War, Politics, and Resilience: Observations from Israel
DearMEPIN Readers, In the i24NEWS studio in Israel, I discussed the prospects of war vs. negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, what Donald Trump must do to regain public support,…
Strategic Patience vs. Political Timelines: The Iran Test
April 19, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my analysis of the second round of U.S.–Iran negotiations. Iran is executing a strategy of strategic patience: prolonging talks while leveraging political timelines…
Hormuz, Oil, and Credibility: The Next Test for U.S. Strategy
Dear MEPIN Readers, With JD Vance departing Pakistan and reports that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain in Islamabad, the key question is: what comes next—and will negotiations resume? Your…
Ceasefire Illusions: What Comes Next with Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my latest analysis on: I welcome your thoughts.
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…
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…
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.…
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…