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How Badly Has Trump Botched the Iran War?

Eric Edelman dissects the many ways things have gone south with Iran. Also, a word about communism versus socialism.

Mona Charen and Eric Edelman examine how Trump stumbled into the Iran war without a clear plan, alienated allies, strengthened Tehran’s position, and left the United States looking weaker.

Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad

US lacks scores of ambassadors in Africa

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Bulwark Book Club pick for August: Mark Twain’s Pudd’nhead Wilson. Join Mona Charen and Bill Kristol to discuss this classic that explores racism and slavery. Published in 1894, the novel tells the story of two boys – one born into slavery, the other the master’s son – who were switched at birth. Send your questions, comments, and thoughts on the book here.

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