The Iran War
Since February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies.
As negotiations to end the war continue, the conflict continues to escalate, having already caused huge disruption to global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising urgent questions about regional security, U.S. military strategy, and Iran’s longer-term trajectory.
On Enriched Uranium and (Iranian) Nuclear Bombs
From Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Iran definitely has the advantage here... The U.S. is just kind of flailing at the moment.
"You can't bomb away their knowledge."
Iran’s Nuclear Materials And Equipment Remain A Danger In An Active War Zone
From Managing the Atom
The United States and Israel are attempting to weaken the state from above via decapitation strikes and destruction of the country’s infrastructure. But the Islamic Republic is working from below, mobilizing supporters and reshaping public sentiment.
Spotlight: Iran Through a Middle Powers Lens
The recent conflict in Iran is having significant economic, diplomatic, and security repercussions around the world. In this collection, experts from a range of middle power countries examine how developments in Iran are reshaping their own nations and international interests beyond.