Features/Interviews
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
March 22, 2026
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Wars of choice, at home and abroad, have become the defining feature of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term. From…
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
March 22, 2026
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz
As President Donald Trump looks at ordering US Navy ships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, for…
Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released
March 19, 2026
Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released
A transparency law passed by Congress has forced the release of more Epstein files than ever before, but some lawmakers…
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
March 18, 2026
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far…
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
March 18, 2026
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
As Iran’s top national security official and de facto leader, Ali Larijani emerged as the key architect of the country’s…
The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
March 17, 2026
The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
As US President Donald Trump pressures American allies to contribute naval forces to protect shipping traffic in the Strait of…
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
March 16, 2026
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes in Beijing, he has set a…
If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?
March 16, 2026
If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?
A week ago, President Donald Trump told Britain not to bother sending ships to the Middle East because he’d already…
Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war
March 15, 2026
Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war
President Donald Trump is heading toward a vexing crossroads in Iran. He can’t honestly declare victory; he seems to be…
Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran — and the scramble to contain the fallout
March 15, 2026
Two weeks of war: Inside Trump’s risky decision to attack Iran — and the scramble to contain the fallout
President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was only hours old, and already the plan had gone awry. Spurred by fresh…