The Feasibility Trap
Project Syndicate • 3/16/2026
Summary
The behavior of each actor in the Iran war is influenced by the capabilities of their technology. Military decisions are increasingly driven by operational possibilities created by intelligence and innovation rather than strategic calculation.
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