19+ hour, 56+ min ago   (426+ words) Those words matter not because they prove that Israel commanded U.S. policy—they do not—but because they reveal how Netanyahu understands his role in shaping it. The American case for war therefore deserves to be examined on its own terms....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1073+ words) The Middle East is entering a period in which its crises are increasingly difficult to understand in isolation. The security turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, the balance of power produced by the U.S.-Iran war, and, most recently, the Mecca…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1046+ words) War reporting is built around events. Airstrikes, troop movements, casualty counts, ceasefire negotiations, and official statements give journalists clear developments to chronicle. During an active conflict, that focus is both understandable and necessary. These events shape the course of a…...