Opinion

Betting Against President Trump, Iran Closed the Hormuz Strait (Yet Again!)

It's starting to feel like a soap opera.

Jul 12 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

You Cannot Negotiate With Iran

The light bulb may have finally turned on in the White House

Jul 10 • Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Trump Endangered Himself — And the Press — on Air Force One

Here's why he's hitching a ride back to Washington on an older plane.

Jul 9 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

Negotiating With Iran Will Never Work

Trump needs to remove the IRGC from power if he wants an open Hormuz Strait.

Jul 8 • Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Europe Is Dying of Heat — Blame the European Right

World Cup tourists prove they want the air conditioning their politicians deny them.

Jul 7 • Christopher Johnson

Ukraine Says 'Lights Out' to Russian-Occupied Crimea

Putin continues striking civilians as he loses his hold on the peninsula.

Jul 7 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

How Worried Should We Be About Russia's Plan To Test NATO Resolve?

Washington has warned Warsaw repeatedly about possible 'provocation.'

Jul 5 • Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Putin Ups Ukraine Civilian Attacks as Russian Losses Mount

Your guide to what's news in foreign affairs — and why it matters.

Jul 3 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

Iraq Joins the Anti-Iran Coalition — To Tehran's Chagrin

Rubio makes more progress than Witkoff and Kushner.

Jul 2 • Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Iran and America's 60-Day Kabuki-Theater Act Must Close Early

Your guide to what's news in foreign affairs — and why it matters.

Jun 30 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

It's the IRGC, Stupid!

The White House keeps dancing around the real problem in Iran.

Jun 29 • Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Trump Must End Iran's Hormuz Strait Power Play

Your guide to what's news in foreign affairs — and why it matters.

Jun 27 • Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

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