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“The Making and Unmaking of American Dominance”: The Iran War, the Second Precision Revolution and the Leverage of Commercial Uncertainty

Writing in Foreign Affairs on July 24, 2026, University of Chicago political scientist Robert A. Pape argues that the US-Iran war shows that, using cheap drone weaponry made largely from commercially available components, a weaker power can challenge US military dominance, creating market uncertainty that imposes real costs on American and global business interests. The Iran war, he… Continue Reading “The Making and Unmaking of American Dominance”: The Iran War, the Second Precision Revolution and the Leverage of Commercial Uncertainty

Doug Roche Opinion published in Hill Times

Long-time member of the Group of 78, Douglas Roche, who is an author, parliamentarian, diplomat, and peace activist, was published in the Hill Times yesterday, March 16, 2026. His opinion letter calls out PM Carney for accepting “war as an instrument of foreign policy.” His analysis of Mark Carney’s actions regarding the war in Iran can be read… Continue Reading Doug Roche Opinion published in Hill Times