strikeAug 3, 2026

Assumption Testing: The Iran War Is a Case of Alliance Entanglement • Stimson Center

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Executive Summary Since the beginning of the Iran War in late February 2026, scholars, politicians, and the public have debated the role of allies in the war.

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Joaquin MatamisBy Joaquin Matamis
Executive Summary Since the beginning of the Iran War in late February 2026, scholars, politicians, and the public have debated the role of allies in the war. On the surface, at least, the war could constitute a case of allied entanglement – in which a state becomes involved in a…

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