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…
Audio – Speaking Directly to Iran: Dr. Mandel on the Future of Regime Change
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I was interviewed by Niusha Saremi on Iran International to discuss the prospects for regime change in Iran, strategies for achieving that objective — including the…
Watch Dr. Mandel on ILTV’s Security Briefing: Defining Our Strategic Objectives
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I joined Calev Ben-David on ILTV’s Security Briefing, alongside my colleague Avraham Levine of the Alma Center for Research and Education. While much attention has focused…
Dr. Mandel on the U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran: What Happened, Why Now, and What Comes Next (ILTV)
Dear MEPIN Readers, We are living through a historic and highly consequential moment for Israel, America, and the Middle East. I was interviewed on ILTV to discuss the latest developments…
Did President Trump’s State of the Union Make the Case for Kinetic Action Against Iran?
Dear MEPIN Readers, In today’s interview, I assess whether President Trump’s State of the Union address amounted to a strategic case for potential kinetic action against Iran. The President argued…
Dr. Eric Mandel on ILTV: Will the President order a strike on Iran?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will the President order a strike on Iran? If so, will it resemble the limited action taken in June, or is the administration contemplating a broader campaign…
Will Trump Strike a Deal With a Regime That Killed 40,000? Don’t Count on It.
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will President Trump offer sanctions relief and pursue trade agreements with a regime responsible for the cold-blooded killing of 40,000 people? Can the President agree to a…
Dr. Mandel’s Insight on the Second Round of U.S.–Iran Negotiations in Geneva
Dear MEPIN readers I invite you to watch my analysis of the second round of U.S.–Iran negotiations. Please share your thoughts. — Eric
Dr. Mandel on Iran International: Carrier Groups and Red Lines — Is Washington Signaling War or Leverage?
Dear MEPIN Readers, With a second U.S. carrier strike group heading toward the region, tensions between the United States and Iran have entered a visibly more dangerous phase. At the…