Read: The War That Was Always Coming
An interesting piece from my regular radio contributor Maj. Mike Lyons (Retired - U.S. Army) on how our dealings in Iran have to be not only militarily strategic, they must include long term planning that is not politically driven, but instead values driven.
Give it a read. I’ll be discussing it with him this week on air.
From The Article:
“This is also not a challenge that can be resolved solely through airstrikes and force posture. While military planners execute the present campaign, it will take deliberate, high-level diplomacy to shape the post-strike order. The U.S. must begin planning for what comes next - whether that means securing nuclear sites, supporting transitional structures, or deterring adversaries like Russia and China from filling the vacuum. These outcomes will not be secured through tactical victories alone. They require a strategic framework that transcends partisan cycles and speaks to long-term American interests across the region.
At the same time, this moment is too consequential to be left solely in the hands of military planners. While CENTCOM and the Pentagon may manage the operational tempo, a broader, enduring diplomatic strategy is essential to securing U.S. interests in the region for the next generation. The next phase must be shaped by statesmanship, not electoral cycles, but principles and objectives that will carry American influence deep into the second half of the 21st century.”
https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/06/21/the_war_that_was_always_coming_1117803.html