Tensions Spike: Trump vs. Iran Ahead of Xi Summit
Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump has rejected Iran’s response to his peace offer. With his meeting with Chinese President Xi looming, what’s next? Can the Straits of Hormuz be reopened…
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…
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.…
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…