Interview – James Graham Wilson
James Graham Wilson reflects on Cold War policy, archival research, and Paul Nitze’s legacy, whilst urging IR scholars to “always tell a story” to sustain engagement.
US foreign policy
Republicans back Israeli attack on Iran but some Democrats say it sabotages nuclear talks
Trump and GOP cheered the strikes, but others say Israeli PM deliberately harmed nuclear program negotiationsUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump and Republicans in Washington on Friday cheered Israel for carrying out long-threatened strikes o…
Israel launches strikes on Iran: what we know so far
Israel has struck dozens of targets inside Iran, including nuclear sites and military installationsIsrael launched a widespread attack on Iran aimed at targets including its nuclear facilities, military commanders and scientists, claiming it took unila…
Iran vows revenge for Israeli strikes, saying it will write ‘end of this story’
Israel says Iran launched 100 drones towards its territory after attack on Iranian nuclear sites and killing of military leadersMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran has vowed to avenge the attack on its nuclear sites and the assassination in Tehran …
Israel’s strikes on Iran show Trump is unable to restrain Netanyahu as Middle East slips closer to chaos
Critics have said the US decision to retreat from the region has led to a greater likelihood of conflictFull story: Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programIsrael strikes Iran nuclear program – live updatesAs Is…
Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of sites in Iran, targeting nuclear programme
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says operation will take ‘many days’ as Tehran threatens swift retaliationMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has launched an attack on Iran aimed at “dozens” of targets including its nuclear facilities, military comma…
Trump warns of ‘massive conflict’ soon if Iran nuclear talks break down
Fears of possible Israeli strike against Iran and retaliation after IAEA issues strongest rebuke of Iran in 20 yearsDonald Trump has warned that a “massive conflict” could break out in the Middle East soon if talks over an Iranian nuclear deal break do…
US orders non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq amid growing Middle East tensions
State department move comes amid increasing concerns about nuclear talks between US and Iran that appear to be deadlockedThe United States has ordered the departure of “non-essential” diplomatic staff and their families from embassies in the Middle Eas…
Trump trade deal shows how vital China’s rare-earth metals are to US defense firms
Draft agreement may reassure top US military suppliers after president’s tariffs flip-flopping threatened productionThe draft trade agreement with China announced by Donald Trump on Wednesday would ease concerns from top US military suppliers about rar…
Trump says China will face 55% tariffs as he endorses trade deal
Agreement struck in London will increase supply of rare earth minerals and magnets for US car industry• Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump has endorsed the US-China trade deal struck in London that will ramp up supplies of rare earth minerals a…