Trump’s Strategic Choices & The War’s Impact on Israeli Society
Dear MEPIN Readers, How should the President respond to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and what role can the United States play in supporting the Iranian opposition? Will…
On i24TV: Reading the Region—Lebanon, Gaza, and Washington’s Next Moves
Earlier today on i24TV, I had the opportunity to take part in an in-depth discussion on the evolving situation in Lebanon, the current state of US-Iran talks, and why it…
Strategic Outlook: Iran Pressure Campaign and Hamas Tunnel Assessment
Dear MEPIN Readers, As we enter the next phase of the war, the Persian negotiating dance to play for time, the question now is whether President Trump can persuade the…
The war of clocks: Iran’s patience vs. America’s urgency
Time. Credit: Nothing Ahead/Pexels. Tehran understands that patience is power. It needs only to outlast an election season to shift the balance and gain leverage. As I arrive in Israel…
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…