Bret Stephens on Iran, the U.S., and Global Stability
Bret Stephens, Pulitzer‑winning columnist for The New York Times, is discussing the Iran‑U.S. conflict that began on February 28, 2026. He highlights ongoing cease‑fire talks in Islamabad, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the impact on oil and gasoline prices. The conversation also touches on President Trump’s upcoming China summit and the broader implications for NATO, Israel, and Gulf allies. Stephens’ analysis arrives as global powers reassess security commitments amid a volatile war environment.
Harvard Economist Ken Rogoff: Iran, Oil & the Global Economy at Risk
Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist Ken Rogoff discussed the escalating war in Iran and its ripple effects on oil, gasoline, and fertilizer markets. He highlighted the strategic vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that energy price...
Iran War at a Critical Point | Former CIA Insider Explains the Possibilities
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...
Professor John J. Mearsheimer on What's Happening in Iran and Why
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...
Israel’s Former Intelligence Chief on the Iran War and the Future of the Middle East
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....
America’s Most Famous General on the Stakes in Iran
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...