Features/Interviews
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
March 25, 2026
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon is a nation that’s no stranger to war, but this conflict feels different. Just 18 months…
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
March 25, 2026
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
Over the course of nearly a month since the first US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has yo-yoed from…
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
March 24, 2026
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Israel compares its assassinations of the top level of Iran’s leadership to severing the head of an octopus. A campaign…
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
March 24, 2026
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Wars, unlike illegal tariffs, cannot be switched on and off to meet a president’s whims or to permanently shore up…
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
March 23, 2026
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Doha, Qatar — With his latest Iran ultimatum looming on the near horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed an…
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course
March 23, 2026
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course
On Friday, President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” his war with Iran. But a day later, he…
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
March 22, 2026
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Wars of choice, at home and abroad, have become the defining feature of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term. From…
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
March 22, 2026
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
As President Donald Trump looks at ordering US Navy ships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, for…
Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released
March 19, 2026
Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released
A transparency law passed by Congress has forced the release of more Epstein files than ever before, but some lawmakers…
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
March 18, 2026
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far…