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China Backs Iran in Fight Against Israel Beijing’s response is stronger and more direct than before.
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What Regime Change Means in Iran A new Iran may emerge from the current conflict, but don’t expect a democracy.
Where Does India Stand on the Israel-Iran Conflict? New Delhi is used to balancing ties with rival states during a crisis, but the latest test is a tough one.
How Trump Could Lose This War U.S. strikes were limited, but the campaign against Iran could still get messy.
The Many Ways U.S. Involvement in the War on Iran Could Go Badly Trump initially showed caution but now seems to want the credit.
Israel Can’t Be a Hegemon The Israeli government is making a bid for regional dominance that’s unlikely to succeed.
Can NATO Keep It Together? Nine thinkers on this year’s summit and the alliance’s uncertain future.
