The US-Israeli war on Iran has put Egypt in a predicament. Since the 2013 coup that brought him to power, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has enjoyed a…
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IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
After the Iran War: Regional Devastation and Future Instability
Apr 21, 2026Marc Lynch
The ferocity of the US-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28, 2026, has given way to a shaky ceasefire, desultory negotiations, and competing blockad…
Policy Analysis
IranUS Foreign Policy
How to Avoid Mutually Assured Devastation in the Gulf
The April 12, 2026, collapse of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, could open the door to the perils of mutually assured devastation. This differs from the …
Policy Analysis
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Iran War: Is Trump Looking for Exit Ramps or Escalation?
US President Donald Trump proclaimed total victory over Iran in his Oval Office address on April Fools’ Day, saying, “We’ve beaten and completely decimated Ira…
The Trump administration and Israel appear to stand united against Iran, but a closer look reveals a divide over what either nation hopes to achieve
Expert Interview
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Iran War and Its Implications for the Middle East
Mar 12, 2026
Khalil Jahshan and Daniel Brumberg discuss the war on Iran, highlighting the competing aims of the US and Israel, the political shifts unfolding inside Iran, a…
Expert Interview
IranEnergy and Economics
The Economic Impact of the Iran War
Mar 3, 2026
Jim Krane and Khalil E. Jahshan explore the economic fallout of the war on Iran, highlighting how the conflict is reshaping global oil and gas markets.