Long-form deep dives and explainers on complex policy topics.
Trump wants a short, decisive campaign. Netanyahu wants permanent degradation of Iran as a regional power. These are not the same objective, and the gap between them is why this war may not end quickly.
March 22, 2026 · 5 min read
The case for destroying Iran's enrichment facilities was strong. The case for a prolonged campaign is not. Washington needs to define the exit before the mission defines itself.
March 15, 2026 · 5 min read
The opposition KMT slashed the Lai administration's defense spending proposal by two-thirds. While Taipei argues with itself, China builds the force to blockade it.
March 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Melting ice is opening sea lanes that could reshape global trade. Russia, China, and the United States are positioning for control, but only one of them has a fleet of icebreakers.
March 4, 2026 · 4 min read
From Saudi-Iranian normalization to Turkey's pivot, the region's strategic map is being redrawn by local actors pursuing their own interests, not Washington's.
February 22, 2026 · 3 min read