On June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran. In a conversation with Senior Editor Daniel Block, Dan Shapiro discusses what Iran’s retaliation might look like—and how Israel’s defense could play out: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…

On the evening of June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran. In a conversation with Senior Editor Daniel Block, Dan Shapiro considers what Israel’s attack could mean for the Middle East—and for the United States: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…

In a Q&A with Senior Editor Daniel Block, Dan Shapiro considers why Israel decide to strike Iranian nuclear facilities now, despite Trump’s apparent wishes—and how the Iranian response might unfold: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…

“Rubio’s statement does not mean the United States won’t assist in Israel’s defense. It will.” Read Dan Shapiro’s Q&A with Senior Editor Daniel Block: foreignaffairs.com/iran/dan-shapi…

Happy #Humpday with Arlene Bynon Show Calls for #Iran to surrender unconditionally, Wrapping up the #G7 & how involved is the #USA in this conflict? Lorrie Goldstein Daniel Block David A. Graham Pam Palmater & for our #PoliticalPunch we have Greg MacEachern & John Capobianco

Read Elizabeth Saunders on how Trump’s legacy will shape the future of U.S. foreign policy: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Democratic or not, there is very little reason for Israel or the U.S. to think that a reconstituted #Iran will become more conciliatory toward either country once the war ends. My latest for L.A. Times Opinion #IranIsraelConflict latimes.com/opinion/story/…

“Putin likely still thinks that Ukraine will buckle first, but he has always underestimated Ukraine’s resilience and determination.” What will it take for Russia to change course in Ukraine? foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/why-pu…

CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT'S TIME FOR PEACE

The son of Iran’s shah wants to come back and lead his old country. Some people think it’s a great idea. Others think it’s awful. And many think it’s impractical—but that his efforts are endangering Iran and the world: Me in @POLITICOmag: politico.com/news/magazine/…

This is a balanced, intelligent piece by Daniel Block on the wayward efforts of Reza Pahlavi to position himself as a political leader. politico.com/news/magazine/…

A generational choke job by Cuomo. On par with the Knicks blowing game one to the Pacers.

According to many commentators, Narendra Modi is the reason for India's rise. In reality, he is its beneficiary. Me in The Caravan: caravanmagazine.in/politics/trump…

A United Front: What the Indian media gets wrong about Modi and Trump, and Modi and the world. Daniel Block writes: caravanmagazine.in/politics/trump…

Get your issue asap, excellent pieces by Amrita , Jatinder Kaur Tur , Greeshma Kuthar , Sagar, Daniel Block and others

The Indian media greatly overestimates Modi’s powers. But it is true that India and the United States have grown closer in recent years. That, however, is because India is the largest country in the world and is located next to Washington’s main competitor. The bonhomie, in other

Donald Trump might offer Ukraine kind words in his big speech tomorrow, but judge him by his deeds. Washington Monthly Kyiv correspondent Tamar Jacoby on what Trump must do to put himself on the right side of history. washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/13/tru…