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• Redefining Victory in the Shadow of Operation Epic Fury and the Persistent Iranian Threat

  Published: Apr 19, 2026

  Section: FDD

  Strategic analyst Jonathan Schanzer argues that the United States must establish a modern metric for success in the 2026 conflict with Iran, as traditional concepts of surrender ha...

• Prof. Zaki Shalom analyzes the 'Gaddafi Model' as a strategic framework to fragment Iranian central authority

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Professor Zaki Shalom suggests that strategic focus on Iran should shift from simple regime change toward dismantling the state's centralized structure to neutralize its regional t...

• President Trump Asserts Dominance Over Israeli Military Strategy In Quest For Iranian War Exit

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Iran War

  In a comprehensive interview with Time Magazine, United States President Donald Trump claimed absolute authority over the conclusion of the war with Iran, stating that Israel will...

• Chancellor Merz Casts Doubt on U.S.-Israeli 'Regime Change' Goals in Iran; Offers German Aid for Post-War Stability

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Europe

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced significant skepticism regarding the long-term strategy of the U.S.-led offensive in Iran. While questioning whether "regime change" is...

• The Weinberger Doctrine Debate: Why Trump’s "Epic Fury" Against Iran Is a High-Stakes Political Gamble

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder argues that the current war with Iran violates the core principles of the Weinberger Doctrine, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previ...