Iran-US Tensions after Khomeini: The Dangerous Comfort of Escalation - Stratheia US–Iran tensions persist through ideology, deterrence, and distrust, risking escalation without strategic recalibration.

True strategic strength may lie not in deterrence alone, but in redefining it. Backchannel diplomacy & confidence-building are not concessions — they are investments in predictability & long-term stability.
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The transcript exposes a blend of realpolitik and theatrical diplomacy, where flattery and carefully framed messaging were considered tactical tools to coax Putin into engagement and to push Ukraine toward a difficult compromise. #BackchannelDiplomacy