War Ends Where Politics Begins: Rethinking Iran’s Conflict Strategy
War ends not with more bombs but when political objectives—security, deterrence, stability, and a more favorable peace—are achieved. The piece argues Epic Fury has produced tactical damage to Iran but no clear end-state, and true success requires humility, civilian–military cooperation, and rebuilding institutions, drawing on the Iraq surge to emphasize diplomacy, economics, and lasting governance over spectacle.