Trump Administration – Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Apr 23, 2026 2:00 pm

For decades, U.S. grand strategy has been defined by the pursuit of primacy and military dominance. But costly wars—from Iraq …

The Iran War

The Quincy Institute's ongoing coverage of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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‘Trump Has Already Achieved His Main Objective’ in Iran

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From Dropping Bombs to Pressuring Banks: US Pivots to Economic Warfare on Iran

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Iran’s War-Shattered Economy Means It Has an Urgent Reason to Negotiate

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US Blockade Of Iran Ports Threatens Already Crippled Oil Supply

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Hormuz Blockade Clouds Second Iran Talks

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In Iran War, Push to Resume Talks Intensifies as US Blockade of Iran’s Ports Enters Day 2

The Man Vance Met in Islamabad

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Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request: Unhinged, Unaffordable, and Unnecessary

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Trump Makes Insane Demands in Iran Negotiations

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U.S. blockade of the Persian Gulf would only make Trump’s own situation worse

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Fate of Hormuz Remains Uncertain After Stalled Negotiations

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The domino effect of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

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Vance, who wasn’t keen on Iran war, now tasked with trying to end it

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VP Vance, Witkoff, Kushner Leading Iran Negotiations

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There’s Growing Disquiet in the Military. The Iran War Made It Worse

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‘Huge’ Win for Iran If Holds Strait

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A Cease-Fire for Now in Iran, but a Blow to American Credibility

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Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win’

America’s Pro-War Elites Must Be Held Accountable

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Why Iran Thinks It Won the War Despite Huge Military Losses

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What to Know About Iran’s Ceasefire Proposal as Peace Talks Approach

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