Iran

Why the potential adverse effects of a military strike against Iran far outweigh the possible benefits.

Barack Obama’s attraction to unconventional operations has perhaps only been rivaled by John F. Kennedy. But plans for a floating base have their limits.

Iran doesn’t need to carry out its threats over the Strait of Hormuz to cause the U.S. and others a headache.

North Korea looms over ties between China and South Korea. Indeed, the future of the North Korean regime goes to the very heart of longstanding tensions.

Asghar Farhadi’s movie “A Separation” is morally complex without being morally murky. It’s a real achievement.

Differences over Iran threaten to undermine the progress made on U.S. relations with India. Can New Delhi be persuaded to apply more pressure on Tehran?

Iran’s navy may not be a match for the U.S. on the high seas, but the Strait of Hormuz offers plenty of ways for it to make life tricky.

With the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Iraq, Iran has been happy to step in as a new ally for Baghdad.

Iran’s supreme leader has built much of his legitimacy around demonizing the United States. So what could he really offer in talks with the U.S.?

The assassination of another Iranian nuclear scientist raises the question of whether such a program can work.

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s campaign is keen to stress its differences with Barack Obama.

Iran would likely be a far more formidable adversary than any the United States has faced in decades. The U.S. should be very wary about launching military strikes.