Ideas
Bombing Iran would shore up its regime
External attacks stir up nationalism and redirect public anger outward, a “rally-around-the-flag” effect long documented by political scientists.
Ideas
The US needs more than troops at a Syrian airbase to constrain ISIS, Iran
Continued support for the SDF, plus more burden-sharing, is necessary to protect U.S. interests.
Defense Systems
USAF seeks ‘exact replica’ of Shahed drone to help develop defenses
Some U.S. companies are already showing off their versions.
Threats
Inside Israel's June 13 attack on Iran
How the Mossad secretly recruited Iranian dissidents to attack their country from within.
Threats
Iran-backed hackers may target US defense companies tied to Israel, agencies warn
“Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,” a government advisory says.
Ideas
The Israel-Iran war may have saved both countries’ embattled leaders
External threats tend to heal internal divisions—and shatter dreams of “regime change.”
Threats
SecDef doubles down on claims Iran’s nuclear program is ‘obliterated’
Hegseth rails against reporting on DIA’s initial assessment that strikes did not destroy Tehran’s efforts.
Ideas
Why Saturday's strike on Iran was perfectly timed
The president waited until Israel set the conditions for success.
Threats
