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The Iran war has exposed the limits of military power—and the broader demands of strategy. The conflict shows why deterrence depends not only on force, but also on economic pressure, alliances, strategic flexibility, and sustained public support.
Related sources:
- "Lessons of the Iran War" by Barry Strauss via Strategika
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- "Was the Trojan Horse a War Crime?" by Barry Strauss
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