In contrast to other modern conflicts — between Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan — Iran and Israel have no bilateral land or resource disputes.

The attacks by Iran and Israel on one another’s territory have taken the strategic rivalry between these adversaries into uncharted territory. Will the escalation lead the parties to greater risk-readiness or aversion? What role can outside parties, especially the U.S., play in reducing tensions?

A discussion on thehe dangers that could come to the Middle East and Europe as Israel plans for a possible retaliation after Iran’s weekend attack

A discussion on what the recent escalation in the Middle East tells us about Iran's strategy.

A discussion on the news reports on Iran preparing to attack Israel in a few days, risks for Iran if the tensions escalate.

Both Republican and Democratic administrations have effectively followed the same blueprint.

The answer is probably not. And that has to do with oil, the internet, and one of America’s most persistent foes, Iran.

A recent election in Iran installed more hard-liners in parliament, but that may not be what people want.

The war in Gaza has returned Iran squarely to the center of the U.S. foreign policy debate. What is the Iranian regime hoping to achieve? What are the core interests that America needs to protect? How can Washington protect them without escalating the crisis?

A discussion on the United State's military response to the killing of 3 American soldiers in Jordan.