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By choosing escalation in Vietnam, Lyndon Johnson’s plan to fund both guns and butter unraveled
The article explores the concept of "unconditional surrender" in conflicts, arguing that it often remains an unattainable ideal, complicating peace negotiations and post-war realities.
Festering battles on the international tennis circuit have finally burst into the open
Indigenous knowledge is helping conservationists manage delicate ecologies
The article explores the economic impacts of the Iran War, highlighting the beneficiaries and those adversely affected by the conflict, shedding light on the broader implications for regional stability.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” like its predecessor series, offers a prescient glimpse into contemporary politics
A slew of new doomsaying books miss what’s coming round the bend
The White House remains committed to achieving all of its war objectives despite a lack of NATO support
The threat is in retaliation for alleged Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field
Lawmakers have concerns about cost, possible ground troops, and unclear objectives
U.S. allies worry that Washington will deprioritize Kyiv amid the Iran war
Thousands more U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East