Expert Explains | Iran agreed to unprecedented terms. So why did US attack?
Between the two, Iran is the one fighting for survival, which means it has far greater stakes in the conflict and consequently has more incentive to continue attacks until Washington […]
With survival at stake, Iran likely to continue fighting
Despite this, Iran has targeted US bases in every Gulf country as part of a sustained region-wide retaliation. Why couldn’t this expanding conflict be prevented?
Expert Explains | US-Iran talks: Why both sides are negotiating amid military buildup
Over the last two decades, US-Iran talks have been infamous for their sluggish pace, the counter-productive format, and severe dearth of good faith between negotiating parties. Mutual trust has only […]
Iran protests reflect simmering economic pain, and a familiar anger against the regime
A demonstration by shopkeepers in Tehran over the economy has spiralled into a rising wave of anger in Iran against the ruling regime. These demonstrations differ from earlier protests in […]
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: Why Tehran gave ‘early notice’ of its attack on US base in Qatar
That Tehran telegraphed its retaliatory attack to the Americans indicates that it wants to retain space for negotiations and recuperate. Hours later, Donald Trump announced the Iran and Israel have […]
After Iran, North Korea doubles down on deterrence
Pyongyang may believe that the US is more likely to intervene in countries that lack nuclear weapons or unable to develop them.