This briefing draws on a major strategic essay published in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, where Ambassador James Jeffrey—one of the key architects of U.S. strategy over decades—delivers a clear warning: despite the intensity of the ongoing war with Iran, its outcome remains uncertain. As he notes, the region is approaching a decisive inflection point, where the future could range from a transformed Middle East to a more dangerous and radicalized Iran.
The Middle East After the Iran War: Lessons and Outcomes
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April 2026
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