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By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Israel is increasing its calls on the United States to become involved in the conflict. Former Israeli officials are appearing on U.S. news outlets, exhorting the American public to support … Continue reading “Why Israel — and potentially the U.S. — are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran”
By Geraint Hughes, Reader in Diplomatic and Military History, King’s College London At the time of writing, US President Donald Trump is deliberating over whether to join Israel’s air campaign to destroy Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons programme. This is already a contentious issue within Washington DC and the Trump administration. But if the president decides … Continue reading “What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises”