The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.
China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker
Beijing has denounced US-Israeli action in Iran, but has not rushed to come to the aid of its regional ally.
A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.
As US bombing operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have shown, destruction is not the same as political success.
Silence from the US side after a third round of indirect talks and frustration expressed by President Donald Trump set the stage for military strikes.