The real problem for Trump is both his and his team’s ignorance and misunderstanding of Iran.
The murder of 21 Russian students at a college dormitory has yet to be fully understood in terms of the exact involvement of NATO states.
Iran’s response to the American provocation made it crystal clear that the current incarnation of the proposed 60-day ceasefire framework does not hold.
AI has already redrawn the map of global conflict. The real challenge is to build a governance architecture suited to the speed and complexity of this transformation.
The more Trump threatens, the more it is clear he is weak and desperate, writes Martin Jay.
Russian nuclear deterrence is a European interest too. Communication channels are essential – this needs to be managed well.
A recent article by Robert Kagan highlights the serious consequences of Trump’s military adventure.
Russia’s hand is being forced to hit the new front to restore deterrence and avoid a total escalation.
