Former CIA veteran Norman T. Roule, who managed Iran intelligence from 2008‑2017, offers a rare insider view on the ongoing Iran‑Israel conflict. He evaluates the war’s current status, the strategic weight of President Trump’s recent national address, and the prospects for regime change. Roule also examines how tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil shipments, and how these dynamics reverberate through the global economy. The discussion ties together geopolitical, energy, and market considerations for policymakers and investors alike.
Professor John J. Mearsheimer, a leading realist scholar at the University of Chicago, argues that power—especially military and nuclear—trumps moral considerations in international relations. He contends that nuclear weapons can paradoxically enhance stability while international institutions remain marginal in shaping...
Amos Yadlin, former head of Israeli military intelligence and veteran F‑16 pilot, is commenting on the escalating U.S.–Israel campaign against Iran. He draws on his experience in air strikes, cyber operations and strategic think‑tank analysis to assess the war’s trajectory....
General David Petraeus, a four‑star Army veteran, former CIA director and current KKR executive, co‑authored a new book on modern warfare. The blog argues his expertise is crucial as the United States and Israel confront Iran militarily. It outlines the...