Two Iran experts on how the U.S. plays checkers and Iran plays chess.
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Posted inPolitics
The Iran War’s Biggest Loser? Definitely Netanyahu
The American president’s “Art of the Deal” reputation is in tatters. But the Israeli prime minister’s attempt to impose a military solution on the region makes him the war’s biggest loser—and Israel isolated and vulnerable.
Posted inForeign Policy
With Iran, Obama Displayed “The Art of the Deal.” Trump Didn’t
Trump’s persona depends on the perception that no one negotiates better deals. His war on Iran proves otherwise.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Iranian Gambit: It Didn’t Have to Come to This
He pulled us out of the imperfect but functional Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran, leaving us blind, without our strongest allies, and crossing our fingers.
Posted inWar in the Mideast
Will Trump’s Strikes on Iran Unleash a Global Arms Race?
Since World War II, nonproliferation efforts have limited the number of countries with nuclear weapons. That may be about to change.
Posted inPolitics
No Kings, Just Chaos
As Trump’s $45 million military pageant fizzled, millions joined protests, a political assassination shook Minnesota, and Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran. Our editors make sense of a disorienting weekend.
Posted inPolitics
Schumer’s Iran Position Is Stupid
Trump pursuing options as part of a nuclear deal with Iran isn’t “outrageous.” The Senate Democratic leader shouldn’t get in the president’s way.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Will Trump Attempt to Bully the Rest of the World Into Compliance?
Even if the president’s decision to violate the Iran agreement doesn’t lead to war, this country will be paying the price for his bullying long after he’s gone.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Trump Excels at Destruction, Not Deals
The president petulantly destroys deals, but doesn’t have a clue about how to repair the damage.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Could Do
If the president pulls out of the Iran nuclear agreement, we won’t get another chance for peace with Iran.
