Belligerent Diplomacy: When Conflict and Compromise Collide The recent US military strikes against Iranian positions have sparked a familiar pattern: belligerent posturing followed by an attempt to salvage diplomatic face.
This time, however, it's not just about salvaging peace talks – it's about redefining what "peace" means in the context of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
President Trump's suggestion that normalizing ties between Israel and other countries could be part of any Iran deal has far reaching implications.