The Iran War and How It Might End - Geopolitical Futures
By Piri ·
The U.S. and Israel launched war against Iran in February to destroy its nuclear program and force regime change, but sustained airstrikes have failed while Iranian retaliation has driven up global oil prices. Growing U.S. political opposition now makes a negotiated settlement the most likely outcome rather than a ground invasion or internal uprising.
Chapters
- Origins and Outbreak of the War
- Doubts About Netanyahu Influencing Trump
- Trump's Misplaced Faith in Airpower
- Oil Prices Surge and Political Fallout
- Evaluating Strategies to End the War
- Iran's Strong Negotiating Position
- China as Potential Mediator
- Trade-offs in Chinese Involvement
Adapted from George Friedman.