Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz

What? Retaliation from Iran?

Contemporary Politics are Exhausting

It is hard to focus.

The Domestic Politics of the Iran Strike

Democrats are mostly condemning it and Republicans are divided.

Was Bombing Iran Legal?

No. But it won’t matter.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuke Sites

The war is on.

Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

Israel-Iran War: What’s the End State?

Thinking about possible outcomes.

They Don’t Teach IR in Sunday School

Cruz on supporting Israel.

Trump Has Approved Iran War Plans

Whatever that means.

Right Wing Media On Iran In 2025 Sounds A Lot Like It Did On Iraq In 2002/3

We’re officially past rhyming and into history (or at least rhetoric) repeating.

In Front of Our Noses: Another Democratic Official Arrested

The pattern of attempted intimidation continues.

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A Couple of Observations Relevant to Iran

Not really posts, but hey, here they are anyway.

Ali Khamenei's visit to the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force 19 November 2023 Ali Khamenei's visit to the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force 19 November 2023

Iranian Leadership in Turmoil

The loss of many key leaders in short order is a serious problem.

Regime Change in Iran

Trump and Netanyahu do not see eye to eye on the matter.

TGIF Tabs

Israel May Attack Iran Soon

A major escalation in Middle East tensions is forecast.

President Trump signing Oval Office February 12, 2025 President Trump signing Oval Office February 12, 2025

Back to Travel Bans

The newest Executive Order.

President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Trump Middle East Tour Incites Envy in Iran

The country’s citizens are enduring power outages while Saudis are making deals for cutting-edge technology.

A 1,000 Words or So on Human Rights

A snapshot from Saudi Arabia.

President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Michael Waltz Out as National Security Advisor [But in as UN Ambassador!]

A major reshuffling of the foreign policy team 100 days into the administration.

On Bill Maher and Normalizing Trump

Being nice at dinner is easy.

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All-in On China

A natural evolution in American foreign policy, albeit a concerning one.

Israel’s Next Move

Will the Netanyahu government double down on its weakening of Iran?

Did Somebody Say “Dunce”?

The ineptitude is staggering.

The Big Chilling Effect

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

Trump 47 Foreign Policy

It’s still murky but already quite different from the Trump 45 administration’s.

A Map of Shame

An embarrasing day in US history.

Shock, Awe, and Retreat

The 47th President is flooding the zone.

CIA Gets Purge and New Mission

Our premier intelligence agency will focus on the Western hemisphere.

Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

America’s 39th President, and greatest ex-President, is gone at the ripe old age of 100.

The Shamelessness of Mitch McConnell

Not to mention impotence.

Fighting to Control Syria

The fall of the Assad regime is the end of the beginning.

Assad Regime Toppled

A fifty-year dictatorship has been ousted. What now?

Iran Retreats From Syria

Another setback for Teheran.

More Tariff Threats

Trump is like a child with a new toy.

Rebels Retake Aleppo

Another huge blow against Iranian’s regional strategy.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Peace, for a time.

A Hostile Takeover?

The President-Elect is testing the guardrails early.

Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Non-Department Department

First there was the Department of Redundancy Department. Now for something completely different.

Mike Waltz Next National Security Advisor

The Congressman and Green Beret colonel will head Trump’s national security team.

Marco Rubio Next Secretary of State

Trump’s foreign policy team is taking shape.

Trump’s Ukraine Position Starts to Emerge

It sounds the same in the original Russian.

Israel Hits Iran With Limited Strikes

After 29 days . . . a proportionate response.

Biden Wants to Limit Data Transfers to Adversaries

Closing the barn door after the horse has left.

Gaza After Sinwar

Has the calculus of either side changed?

Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza

Another one bites the dust.

The Middle East War No One Wanted

After years of proxy battles, Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct fight.

Iran Fires ~180 Missiles at Israel

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