It is difficult to expect the “golden age” promised by Trump to emerge from the upcoming negotiations
Trump ultimately found a way out of the situation he had created for himself by embarking on the reckless venture of war against Iran. The threat of annihilating an entire civilization appears to have served as a cover for his withdrawal from the battlefield.
Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, conducted in recent months through intermediaries—primarily Pakistan, and, behind it...
The operation in Iran, where the United States expected to achieve success similar to Venezuela, turned out to be a poorly calculated action. Misconceptions about Iran assumed that the country was under the control of a single inpidual or group. However, the system formed over centuries within the country became a real challenge for the United States. In fact, the real problem for the US is not limited to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Rather, this issue is also connected with the...
On April 2, 2026, a roundtable “Dynamics of the Middle East Conflict: Scenarios and Forecasts” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
On April 2, 2026, a roundtable “Dynamics of the Middle East Conflict: Scenarios and Forecasts” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center.
During the discussion the experts addressed the current state of the US-Israel war on Iran, possible scenarios and date of its ending. Some uncertainties were also discussed such as the US policy and...
The United States desperately needs a decisive victory in its war
The outcome of the war with Iran will determine America’s capabilities on the world stage for years to come. That is what makes the current conflict in West Asia so consequential, far beyond the region itself.
US policy toward Iran has become increasingly erratic. Rather than focus on the president’s shifting rhetoric, it is more useful to examine the logic underpinning the confrontation. Washington appears to have convinced itself...
... class minesweepers
, dedicated for operations in the Persian Gulf, have been retired earlier this year. Two
Independence class LCS
, configured for minesweeping, were supposed to fill the gap but both vessels are currently stationed in Malaysia thousands of miles away. Although the
USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship
, with 2,200 marines and dedicated air-wing, is currently heading towards Iran to supplement U.S. forces, its ability to penetrate the Iranian asymmetric defenses and launch amphibious ...
A War Without a Coalition
In the evolving landscape of international politics, moments arise that redefine power, credibility, and alliances. The recent confrontation involving the United States, Iran, and Israel appears to be one such moment. Far from consolidating American leadership, the conflict has exposed deep fractures in Washington’s global partnerships, raising critical questions about the sustainability of its strategic dominance.
At the center of this unfolding crisis stands Donald Trump...
US President Donald Trump has never concealed his intention to act decisively in international affairs
Contemporary international relations are experiencing an era of “interregnum”, in which the old system ceases to exist while the new is only beginning to take shape, creating fertile ground for chaos, the most unexpected crises, twists, and combinations of developments, believes Professor
Konstantin Khudoley
of the School of International Relations of Saint Petersburg State University
.
US President...
... strikes of Operation Epic Fury, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his advisor and head of the Defence Council Ali Shamkhani, Revolutionary Guard commander General Mohammad Pakapour, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, and Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Ivan Timofeev:
Attack on Iran: A Balance of Results
Following Khamenei's passing, official statements made an effort to highlight the persistence of the Iranian political system's institutions and customs. According to the Iran's Revolutionary ...
Major players are less sensitive to crises; asymmetry of potential is hardly an obstacle to resistance; a lack of allies is a problem; but being a junior partner can lead to being held hostage to a major player’s game
The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reached its first critical juncture. It can be characterised as an attempt at a crushing, disarming strike. The targets included the country’s spiritual, political, and military leadership, as well as its industrial, nuclear, and infrastructure...
From the Vietnam War to the Iraq War, history repeatedly demonstrates that technologically superior militaries can struggle to secure durable political settlements
In international politics, overwhelming military superiority has long been regarded as the ultimate guarantor of security. The United States remains the world’s most capable military power in terms of global reach, technological sophistication, and alliance networks. Israel, likewise, possesses advanced capabilities unmatched in its...
