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Even American analysts admit it: the war against Iran has become a strategic catastrophe for the U.S.
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Even American analysts admit it: the war against Iran has become a strategic catastrophe for the U.S.
May 21, 2026

A recent article by Robert Kagan highlights the serious consequences of Trump’s military adventure.

Forcing Russia’s hand as Baltic states escalate war
May 21, 2026

Russia’s hand is being forced to hit the new front to restore deterrence and avoid a total escalation.

Forcing Russia’s hand as Baltic states escalate war
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Israel’s ‘war to the root’ may unravel America
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Israel’s ‘war to the root’ may unravel America
May 16, 2026

Both Trump’s Iran war and the closely connected Israeli war for Jewish hegemony across the Middle East are unravelling fast.

‘Ways of war’ are in metamorphosis: Lessons from the Iran war
May 12, 2026

A U.S. carrier no longer induces fear as once it might have; It now radiates vulnerability.

‘Ways of war’ are in metamorphosis: Lessons from the Iran war
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Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ just got blown out of the water. What now?
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Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ just got blown out of the water. What now?
May 6, 2026

The escalation trap seems to be pulling Donald Trump deeper and deeper into the quicksand of the Iran war.

Can a regime that glorifies Hitler respect the celebrations of the victory over Nazism?
May 6, 2026

A ceasefire is likely to be violated, but depending on the severity of the violation, the cost for Kiev will be high.

Can a regime that glorifies Hitler respect the celebrations of the victory over Nazism?
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Trump’s second strike on Iran would be suicidal. But that’s not the reason why he won’t go ahead with it
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Trump’s second strike on Iran would be suicidal. But that’s not the reason why he won’t go ahead with it
May 4, 2026

For the moment, there is still time for distracting the media with utterly stupid statements that portray America as a winner in the war.

A negotiated settlement for a sovereign Iran is nigh impossible
May 4, 2026

Trump today seems torn between the prospect of ‘heavy’ military escalation and an extended Hormuz blockade.

A negotiated settlement for a sovereign Iran is nigh impossible
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