Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah’s rocket attacks have boxed the US president into a corner.
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A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.
After dozens of wars between the two ancient empires of Rome and Persia, peace deals often failed to solve problems – and sometimes made the situation worse.
Australia needs to consider how to adapt its military tactics and preparedness to meet potential future threats.
The far-flung nations of the Pacific face a common challenge this year: spiking prices of fuel and food.
There may be a pause in hostilities, but a long-term settlement is still a long way off.
The rest of the world has had to learn how to manage the US president’s mercurial temperament and unique style.
The Israeli prime minister faces an invidious choice in an election year: kowtow to a powerful ally, or risk displeasure at home by ending the war with Hezbollah.
Critics are calling the agreement a “complete capitulation” by the US.
The deal between US and Iran is the sign of a fast-changing world order.
This year the US president stayed until the end of the summit, unlike in 2025.
The Israeli prime minister has a long history of irritating American leaders.
There is nothing in the agreement that is positive for the US and did not already exist before the war.
Energy security has been front of mind for Asia-Pacific leaders this year. Australia could play a key role in assuring supply of both gas and clean exports.
The search for peace in the Middle East is putting a strain on relations between the two leaders.
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.
The US president is trying to shift the blame for his failures in Iran – and the Kurds are an easy scapegoat.
Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.
Tehran has exploited its asymmetric warfare capabilities to strengthen its position.
This agreement simply restores the pre-war status quo without resolving any of the underlying issues.
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