Anthony Davis' Substack

Anthony Davis' Substack

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Independent journalist covering US news, politics and culture with a European perspective.

When Ignorance Becomes Strategy
BlogMar 22, 2026

When Ignorance Becomes Strategy

The United States, Israel, and Iran are caught in a rising geopolitical standoff that reflects a deeper strategic flaw: policymakers are acting on incomplete understanding. Under the Trump administration, aggressive sanctions and provocative rhetoric have replaced nuanced diplomacy, turning a...

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Could Iran Actually Win the War?
BlogMar 13, 2026

Could Iran Actually Win the War?

Anthony Davis argues that the prevailing U.S. narrative of a swift, decisive victory over Iran masks a more complex reality. He contends that Iran’s asymmetric tactics, extensive proxy networks, and resilient domestic economy could allow it to achieve strategic objectives...

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Trump’s America, World Police
BlogMar 12, 2026

Trump’s America, World Police

The Trump administration casts the United States as a global defender of liberty while domestic democratic norms crumble. It justifies a hard line on Iran with rhetoric about security and democracy, echoing decades‑old foreign policy scripts. Meanwhile, attacks on elections,...

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The War That Didn’t Need to Happen
BlogMar 5, 2026

The War That Didn’t Need to Happen

The blog argues that the U.S. and Israel’s justification for a war against Iran rests on a purported missile threat that lacks substantive evidence. It cites a 2025 Defense Intelligence Agency assessment indicating Iran cannot yet strike the United States...

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