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Iran, Persuasion, And The Limits Of Rational Actor Theory

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Lawrence Person

The On-Again, Never-Really-Off-Again war with Iran is most definitely on again. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed a new round of offensive strikes against Iran, July 7, hitting over 80 targets with precision munitions as an immediate response to Iran’s … Continue reading →

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When Israel And Iran Teamed Up Against Saddam

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Lawrence Person

The Islamic Republic of Iran is notorious for its pathological hatred of Israel. However, this hatred didn’t prevent the two countries from cooperating against a mutual enemy: Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. “In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Israel actively collaborated … Continue reading →

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Gabbard: Iran Still Not Building Nukes. I Remain Skeptical

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Lawrence Person

In some under-reported news, “Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday that the intelligence community maintains its assessment from prior years that Iran is not currently actively pursuing a nuclear weapon, but that open discussion of nuclearization has increased … Continue reading →

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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Takes Credit for Occupy Wall Street

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Sometimes different stories you’re following twine together in weird and unexpected ways. Today it’s news from MEMRI that former mujahideen commander, Islamic radical, and all-around-asshole Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is taking credit for inspiring Occupy Wall Street. If you don’t remember Gulbuddin … Continue reading →

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