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Fragile Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Holds Despite Shaky Start
After an initial tit-for-tat exchange that enraged U.S. President Donald Trump, the two sides have refrained from further strikes.

Trump Arrives in The Hague to an Anxious Europe
As the NATO summit kicks off, both sides are downplaying concerns about Trump’s commitment to the alliance.

Global Shipping Is Staying Calm About the Strait of Hormuz
Amid chaos and missile fire, ships are still sailing as normal.

Rivals Unite in Myanmar’s Southeast
Neighboring rebel groups seek to avoid the junta’s divide-and-conquer trap and head off future tensions.

How the U.S. Locked Itself Into a Regime Change War
Trump’s insistence on zero enrichment was a poison pill in talks with Iran.

Trump Enraged as Iran-Israel Cease-Fire Wobbles
Israel accused Iran of violating the truce hours after agreeing to it.

Trump’s Illiberal Interventionism
The president swore off building nations, not destroying them.

Israel Can Still Lose the Peace
History shows that Israel’s successful wars don’t always produce stability.

IR Scholars Worry About U.S. Conflict With Iran
A poll of experts finds that they generally believe military action will harm U.S. national security.

Strikes on Iran Show the Force, and Limits, of Airpower
Technical dominance can’t compel regime change.

Iran Retaliates Against U.S. With Strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
The attack was reportedly telegraphed in advance, suggesting that Tehran seeks to limit U.S. blowback.

Trump’s Iran Strikes Intensify War Powers Debate
The Trump administration did not give Congress advance warning of the attack, prompting outcry from Democrats and some Republicans.

Don’t Count on China Bailing Out Iran
Beijing cares more about the Gulf states than Tehran’s future.

NATO Gears Up for Another Trump Show
Between strikes on Iran and a push for more European defense spending, the U.S. president’s actions will dominate once again.

Iran Launches Reprisal Attack on U.S. Base in Qatar
Tehran fired at least six missiles toward Qatar, which is home to the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base.