Analysis & Commentary

Analysis & Commentary

As the United States and Israel continue to decimate Iran’s conventional capabilities, it becomes clearer that their campaign cannot stop until at least one of two objectives is achieved: the collapse of the Tehran regime, or the end of its

Trump Risks Losing the Plot—and the War—in Iran

Just over a month ago, in the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump offered a theory of victory premised on ending Iran’s military and nuclear threats and enabling the Iranian people to rise up.  For all the U.S.-Israeli

For weeks, Operation Epic Fury showcased the breathtaking reach, precision, and persistence of American air and space power: more than 13,000 combat sorties and more than 12,300 targets struck by April 1. The striking figures speak to extraordinary military capability, global reach,

Whether the U.S. Air Force (USAF) requires a larger, modern fighter force is no longer an open question—it does. China’s military is on track to have the largest fighter force in the world, surpassing the United States in comparative numbers within this