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PUBLICATION
SPOTLIGHT
16
August 2026
The Outlook is an interpretation of current events informed by grounded research. Please refer to our Recap publications for the in-depth analysis underpinning these essays.
President Trump's gamble in the Middle East has not paid off. After threatening escalation, the White House has not followed through and Iran has hardened its position as a consequence. The US and Iran are in something of a stalemate, with military brinksmanship giving way to probing provocations and an economic war of attrition. Absent diplomatic progress, who can afford to hold out longer? What sacrifices will be required? Can they be endured?
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