The United States seems stuck in another cycle of promised diplomatic solutions that forestall looming strikes on strategic targets in Iran. On the verge of imminent military activity against energy and logistical targets this past weekend, President Donald Trump discovered another off-ramp to avoid escalation. It’s a cycle we’ve seen before as the U.S. struggles to achieve its objectives.
Shrinking munitions stockpiles, both offensive and defensive, have become a growing part of the U.S. strategic calculus. Just last week, reports indicated that Adm. Bradley Cooper recommended pausing… Read More in Real Clear Politics