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America's Strategic Blunders in the Iran War — And How to Fix Them Geopolitical Analysis  ·  March 2026  ·  Iran War Series Deep Dive · Foreign Policy · War & Strategy America's Strategic Blunders in the Iran War — And How to Fix Them From shattered diplomacy to a war without an exit, the United States has made a series of costly missteps since launching strikes on Iran. Here is an unsparing accounting — and a roadmap toward a less catastrophic path. Analysis Desk ◆ March 13, 2026 ◆ 15 min read On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a sweeping campaign of airstrikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and triggering a regional war now spreading across nine countries. Twelve days in, there is no ceasefire on the horizon, oil prices have breached $10...

If America Goes In: The Ground War in Iran No One Is Ready For Strategic Intelligence Review The War Room Dispatch MARCH 2026 MILITARY ANALYSIS GEOPOLITICAL INTELLIGENCE ⚠   ACTIVE CONFLICT — U.S.–ISRAEL STRIKES ON IRAN ONGOING SINCE 28 FEB 2026   ⚠ Analysis · Ground War Scenarios If America Goes In: The Ground War in Iran No One Is Ready For As Trump refuses to rule out boots on the ground, what does a land invasion of one of the world's most complex military theaters actually look like? By Strategic Affairs Desk  |  Military Operations Expert Analysis  |  March 2026 The missiles are already flying. Since February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel have conducted a massive joint air campaign against Iran — "Operation Epic Fury" — killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior military commanders, hammering nuclear sit...

The War of Light and Darkness: Understanding the Deeper Narrative Behind the Conflict in the Holy Land By a geopolitical observer Wars are usually explained through maps, borders, and military capabilities. Analysts talk about missile ranges, alliances, and power balances. Yet some conflicts transcend those frameworks and become something deeper in the public imagination. The ongoing struggle centered around and the broader region of and is one of those conflicts. For millions of people across the world, it is not simply a geopolitical dispute. It is perceived as a civilizational struggle —a battle between forces that represent life, stability, and continuity versus forces associated with destruction, radicalization, and perpetual conflict. Whether one agrees with this framing or not, it has become one of the most powerful narratives shaping global opinion today. The Power of Narrative in War Every major conflict in history has been framed in moral terms. During...

Iran vs Pakistan: Who Runs the Bigger Militant Network? A Geopolitical Comparison In global security debates, two countries are repeatedly discussed when analysts talk about state-linked militant ecosystems : Iran and Pakistan . Both countries have been accused by international observers of allowing or supporting militant organizations for strategic goals . But their methods, scale, and global reach are very different. Let’s examine the facts. 1. Iran: The Architect of a Regional Proxy Network Iran’s strategy revolves around proxy warfare — building armed groups across the Middle East that fight Iran’s rivals. The main organization managing this system is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , particularly its external operations branch, the Quds Force . Key groups connected to Iran’s network Major militant groups linked to Iran include: Hezbollah (Lebanon) Hamas (Gaza) Palestinian Islamic Jihad Houthi movement (Yemen) Iraqi militias such as Kata'i...

The Two Power Centers of Militancy in the Muslim World: Iran and Pakistan A Geopolitical Analysis Introduction In modern geopolitics, terrorism rarely survives without state tolerance, funding networks, or intelligence protection . Two countries frequently appear in global counter-terrorism discussions: Iran and Pakistan . They represent two different ideological streams of political Islam: Shia revolutionary networks backed by Iran Sunni jihadist networks historically linked to Pakistan The issue is not religion itself. The issue is how states sometimes use militant groups as strategic tools in regional power struggles . 1. Iran: The Hub of Shia Militant Networks Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran has used militant groups as part of its foreign policy. The main instrument is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , especially its external operations branch known as the Quds Force . Major groups backed by Iran Iran has provided training, weapons, an...