The Tension Between the Geopolitical and the Political in the Iran War (opens in new tab)

The agreement reached Sunday between Iran and the United States does not end the war. It is essentially a 60-day ceasefire agreement, during which the major issues of the war will be negotiated. There are two dimensions that will determine the success of these negotiations. One is the ability of the two sides to reach accommodation. The other is the willingness of the public in general, and of factions within each country, to resume the war if talks fail. The degree of national solidarity con...