As the United States launches a new 'economic D-Day' against Iran, Professor John Mearsheimer questions whether sanctions can force Tehran to surrender or instead trigger a wider economic and geopolitical crisis.

Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke examines the strategic consequences of the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke examines the strategic consequences of the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

As the Iran-US war enters a new phase, Professor John Mearsheimer argues that Washington lacks a viable strategy and is steadily losing leverage.

As the Iran-US war enters a new phase, Professor John Mearsheimer argues that Washington lacks a viable strategy and is steadily losing leverage.

Less than a month after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding meant to end their war and establish a framework for wider negotiations, US President Donald Trump has declared the deal “over”.

As the war between the United States and Iran escalates, economist Steve Hanke argues that Washington's strategy is irrational, economically self-defeating, and largely driven by Israeli interests.