Real Clear Politics

Iran's the One Without an Endgame

Much has been written about President Donald Trump's alleged lack of clearly defined goals and strategic objectives in the war with Iran. But the more

The Age of Fortress Liberalism

In Europe's capitals, partisans of the old order-liberal institutionalists like Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron-have woken up to a world they did not prepare for.

No Surprise: America Needs Our Allies More Than Ever

The world's attention is fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's determination to cripple the global economy, and Donald Trump's attempts to break the energy blockade. But, as Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi's White House visit this week demonstrates, the wheel of history continues its relentless turn in other strategically vital parts of the world too.

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