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The Iran War’s Ramifications Have Only Just Begun
U.S. goals haven’t been met, but the war will cause long-term disruptions.
The Era of Normie Extremism Is Here
What the alleged Washington hotel attacker has in common with Luigi Mangione
The Pentagon May Not Be Giving Trump the Full Picture of the War
Vice President Vance is worried that the U.S. is running low on weapons.
The Correspondents’ Dinner Was a Security Success*
*But it’s time to rethink security at an event that is clearly so vulnerable.
One of These Trump Threats Is Not Like the Others
Trump has developed a reputation for backing down from his most over-the-top threats, but dismissing his words is a mistake.
Trump Ditched Hearts and Minds in the Iran War
The military may need to cure its counterinsurgent “hangover,” but the president has the wrong solution.
Trump Pivots to ‘Least Bad Option’ On Iran
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.
There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat
Trump and Vance chose to go all in on Hungary, and now they share in the loss.
Iran Out-Trolled the Troller in Chief
The war sparked an epic social-media-trolling contest.