The EU has a variety of mechanisms they can use against members. They are loath to use them, because of concern it will feed the persecution mantra that Orban (like many populist demagogues) loves an… (View Post)

My theory is that Trump has fixated on “America is a net exporter of oil and gas.” So, inside his head closing Hormuz is a problem for everyone else. Every now and then, someone tries to shake him ou… (View Post)

Wrong. You get men explaining everything to you, that you know already. (View Post)

What could Iran get from Europe? Imagine you are an Iranian negotiator - what would you want that Europe has? (View Post)

If the earlier reports are accurate, the IRGC think they are running things, not Pezeshkian. (View Post)