Tactical Success, Strategic Failure? Washington Walks the Path to Defeat in Iran
Summary
The article argues that tactical successes in the Iran campaign do not translate into strategic victory due to unclear and shifting political objectives. It uses Clausewitzian concepts to emphasize the need for a coherent theory of victory and warns that without a clear end state, escalation and costly outcomes are likely. The piece critiques the administration’s messaging and advocates for aligning military actions with well-defined political aims.