Opinion

Opinion

The mirage of collapse: understanding Iranian regime survival

The recent escalation in conflict with Iran has revived a term that has been misunderstood in foreign policy circles: "regime survival." While the current US administration frequently discusses "regime change," it has not discussed the mechanics of how a regime stays in power. Understanding this distinction

April 27, 2026

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Holding oil hostage: losing the geopolitical war in Hormuz

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April 13, 2026

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Performing 'power': the dangerous gap between bravado and strategy in Iran

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April 01, 2026

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Reader reacts to podcast with Magistrate Combs

This week's letter-to-the-editor

March 28, 2026

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Self-defense or something else? A closer look at Operation Epic Fury

What in the World?! by José Mora, PhD

March 17, 2026

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What if we taxed land more, buildings less?

Property tax reform could offer path toward more affordable housing, more community resources

March 13, 2026

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Is this regime change?

What in the World?! by José Mora, PhD

March 02, 2026

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International withdrawal: good for us?

February 02, 2026

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What in the world?

As number of US embassy posts filled globally hits historic low, number of presidential appointees overseas is unprecedented

January 19, 2026