The US can beat Iran at its own game, and without boots on the ground
Courtesy photo: The Hill Iran isn’t trying to defeat the U.S. in a conventional war. It is trying to exhaust it. For decades and in this war, Tehran has pursued…
The Real Battleground: The Iranian People—Compromise with Tehran or Strategic Patience?
April 4, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, As the Iranian regime faces President Trump’s April 6 deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, I joined a debate on ILTV with Camelia…
Trump’s Speech: Tactical Wins, Strategic Uncertainty, and a Missed Opportunity
April 2, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Was President Trump’s speech effective enough to buy time and bring the war to an end within weeks? Or are the United States and…
From Hormuz to the Red Sea: Critical Maritime Flashpoints and What They Mean for U.S. Security
I invite you to watch my latest interview, in which I discuss several critical geopolitical developments in the war against the Iranian regime. I look forward to hearing your thoughts…
America’s strategic interest in going to war with Iran
A U.S. sailor, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, during…
From Hegemony to Realignment: A New Middle East Takes Shape
March 27, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, I am pleased to share my interview with my friend and colleague, Dalia Ziada, for the Arab Seminar Series of ISCAP. In the six…
Is the 15-Point Plan Dead on Arrival?
The U.S. has a plan. Iran is stalling. Tehran appears to be pursuing a classic war-of-attrition strategy, grounded in the belief that Washington lacks the patience for a prolonged confrontation.…
Invitation for Seminar on Middle East Regional Powers & My New Analysis for Iran International
Dear MEPIN Readers, I invite you to join me this Thursday, March 26, at 9:30 AM, for an international seminar addressing an Arab audience on Middle East regional powers and…
What Happens Inside Iran if the U.S. Takes Down the Power Grid
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my i24NEWS interview with Natasha Kerchuk, where we examine a critical question: if President Trump targets Iran’s power grid, how will the Iranian people respond? Will…
ILTV Interview: Iran, Brinkmanship, and the Strait of Hormuz
March 22. 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, I invite you to watch my recent interview on ILTV with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Hanan Gefen, former commander of Unit 8200, the IDF’s elite…