Argument
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List of Argument articles
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👁 Trump stands at the opening of a doorway.
Trump stands at the opening of a doorway. Why Trump’s Speech Was So Worrying
Certain outcomes to the U.S. war in Iran now seem more likely than ever.
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👁 An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai.
An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai. Iran’s Zarif Wants a Bilateral Reset With U.S. That the Gulf Can’t Accept
Former FM’s terms for ending the war leave out the states that absorbed the most damage.
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👁 Former U.S. President George Bush speaks on July 27, 1992 at the Holland American Wafer Company.
Former U.S. President George Bush speaks on July 27, 1992 at the Holland American Wafer Company. Iran Is the Dumb, Disastrous Remake of Desert Storm
Trump is trying to rerun the first Gulf War, badly, in an international system that won’t allow it.
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👁 Trump gestures with both hands, palms lifted to the sky, as he walks across an airport tarmac beneath a light blue sky with a few clouds. Secret Service agents wait by black cars in the background.
Trump gestures with both hands, palms lifted to the sky, as he walks across an airport tarmac beneath a light blue sky with a few clouds. Secret Service agents wait by black cars in the background. Trump’s Iran Own Goal
The war has empowered hard-liners, blocked a key shipping lane, and boosted Russia.
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👁 Four farm workers squat as they harvest crops in front of billowing columns of dark gray smoke from airstrikes on Iran. Fields and a few low trees stretch on to the horizon.
Four farm workers squat as they harvest crops in front of billowing columns of dark gray smoke from airstrikes on Iran. Fields and a few low trees stretch on to the horizon. The Next Global Food Crisis Has Already Begun
Blocked fertilizer shipments plus La Niña spell trouble for farmers around the world. 👁 This article has an audio recording
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👁 A close-up view shows several protesters in a crowd beneath a pale gray cloudy sky. Many of the demonstrators wear hats and light blue shirt. The person closest to the camera holds up a sign showing a political cartoon-style image of Donald Trump with missiles sticking out of his mouth, with writing in Korean.
A close-up view shows several protesters in a crowd beneath a pale gray cloudy sky. Many of the demonstrators wear hats and light blue shirt. The person closest to the camera holds up a sign showing a political cartoon-style image of Donald Trump with missiles sticking out of his mouth, with writing in Korean. U.S.-South Korea Relations Are at Breaking Point
The Iran war has confirmed how little Washington cares for its ally’s welfare.
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👁 A giant horse looms over an outdoor plaza in front of a building about four stories tall. The horse is constructed of pieces of scrap metal and tech equipment, such as computer monitors, keyboards, and circuit boards.
A giant horse looms over an outdoor plaza in front of a building about four stories tall. The horse is constructed of pieces of scrap metal and tech equipment, such as computer monitors, keyboards, and circuit boards. Outsource AI Risk to the Right People
Nuclear history shows the importance of keeping skeptics in the room when thinking about safety.
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👁 An anti-United States banner is seen displayed in Tehran.
An anti-United States banner is seen displayed in Tehran. The Iran War Is a Hostage Crisis
The Strait of Hormuz is closed, the world economy is captive, and there’s no easy way out.
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👁 Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 30.
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station in Los Angeles on March 30. Trump’s Iran War Is a Dilemma, Not a Debacle
Each of Washington’s imperfect options comes with trade-offs and uncertainties.
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👁 A police officer stands near a poster featuring the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on March 28 in Tehran, Iran.
A police officer stands near a poster featuring the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on March 28 in Tehran, Iran. Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?
The Gulf and Israel are pursuing rival strategies toward Iran, but neither is likely to get what they want.
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👁 Two armed men in military uniforms and tactical vests stand on a paved road, viewed from behind. They are facing a man seated on a motorcycle that is heavily loaded with several large, striped bags. The scene is set in an arid landscape with sparse trees and utility lines under an overcast sky.
Two armed men in military uniforms and tactical vests stand on a paved road, viewed from behind. They are facing a man seated on a motorcycle that is heavily loaded with several large, striped bags. The scene is set in an arid landscape with sparse trees and utility lines under an overcast sky. The Islamic State Sahel Threat Is Transnational
Jihadism’s global hub is shifting, and its reach expanding. 👁 This article has an audio recording
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👁 The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial pictured against an orange sky in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial pictured against an orange sky in Washington, D.C. Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Condemn Others to Repeat It
History has always been misused, but Washington’s Iran rhetoric is uniquely egregious.
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👁 At the lower right part of this photograph is a small silhouette of Donald Trump seen in profile as he waves one hand against a dark blue, cloudy sky. Trump and the clouds are backlit, making them appear dark gray or black against the dark blue to orange gradient of the sky.
At the lower right part of this photograph is a small silhouette of Donald Trump seen in profile as he waves one hand against a dark blue, cloudy sky. Trump and the clouds are backlit, making them appear dark gray or black against the dark blue to orange gradient of the sky. Trump Is Losing the War in Iran
One month in, the Islamic Republic is winning merely by surviving. 👁 This article has an audio recording
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👁 Red and white flowers spill out from a makeshift altar with a framed portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resting on a stoop outside a building. An Iranian flag hangs over the door above the stoop, and a smaller Russian flag is stuck among the flowers.
Red and white flowers spill out from a makeshift altar with a framed portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resting on a stoop outside a building. An Iranian flag hangs over the door above the stoop, and a smaller Russian flag is stuck among the flowers. Putin’s Persian Problem
Don’t overthink it. The Iran war is bad for Russia. 👁 This article has an audio recording
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👁 Houthi militants are seen from slightly below as they raise rifles into the air against a blue sky with a few wispy white clouds. The militants are backlit, silhouetted against the sky.
Houthi militants are seen from slightly below as they raise rifles into the air against a blue sky with a few wispy white clouds. The militants are backlit, silhouetted against the sky. The Iran War Has Escaped Its Authors
Escalation is already shattering Washington’s illusion of control. 👁 This article has an audio recording
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