List of War articles
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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, May 28, 2025. Trump Lacks the Patience for Peace
Why the mercurial president has failed to deliver on his anti-war rhetoric.
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An illustration shows the NATO logo sinking slightly on a blue horizon. Can NATO Keep It Together?
Nine thinkers on this year’s summit and the alliance’s uncertain future.
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A plume of heavy smoke rises over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after it was hit in an overnight Israeli strike. Iran Could Still Roil Energy Markets
The global economic impact of the Israel-Iran war has been contained—so far.
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Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024. The Metternich of the Bronx
Witkoff’s diplomacy has spectacularly failed, but he is likely to continue to play a major role.
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People stand outside the White House protesting the Israeli strikes on Iran and any potential U.S. involvement. One of the banners reads "Stop U.S. backed Israel's attacks on Iran," while another reads "All together for peace." Four Questions Trump Should Consider Before Attacking Iran
To succeed, the United States must be able to translate battlefield wins into political leverage.
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A billboard bearing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by a message is deployed in central Tel Aviv, Israel. The Many Ways U.S. Involvement in the War on Iran Could Go Badly
Trump initially showed caution but now seems to want the credit.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the assembly during a session of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at its headquarters in Jerusalem. Israel’s Long Road to Regional Dominance
First it humiliated the Arabs, then the Iranians—but Israel still needs Trump.
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Smoke rises over Tehran. Intelligence Window Might Have Been a Factor in Timing of Israeli Attack on Iran
Strategic concerns and domestic politics also played a role.
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Smoke plumes billow following an overnight Israeli strike on Tehran on June 17. Can Israel Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program Without the U.S.?
Experts say Iran’s nuclear program is battered but far from broken.
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Calgary International Airport for the G-7 leaders’ summit, in Calgary, Alberta. Trump’s Half-Hearted G-7 Left Few Wins and Plenty of Disagreements
The early U.S. departure leaves few big accomplishments for the group or for Washington.
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President Donald Trump watches the 250th birthday parade of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. Democrats Should Reclaim the Anti-War Mantle From Trump
By backing Israel’s attack on Iran, Trump violated his anti-war pledge. Will his opponents take advantage of it?
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First responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on June 13. Why Iran Wants an Off-Ramp
Vali Nasr on how Tehran is gaming out the next steps in its conflict with Israel.
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Two Israeli flags stand near a damaged building. Does Israel Have an Exit Strategy?
Netanyahu might be bumbling into a war of attrition with Iran.
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Emergency workers stand near a heavily damaged building. Israel Should Have Let Diplomacy Run Its Course
We’ll never know if more negotiations and sanctions could have prevented war with Iran.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in front of a map of the Middle East during a press conference at the Government Press Office (GPO) in Jerusalem on September 4, 2024. Israel Can’t Be a Hegemon
The Israeli government is making a bid for regional dominance that’s unlikely to succeed.
