The Houthis, Iran, and the Escalation Trap (opens in new tab)

The Ideology Machine is an initiative that explores propaganda, ideological warfare, and authoritarian narratives in the Middle East, with a focus on political anthropology, ethics, and the intellectual traditions that interrogate power and obedience.

Edited by essayist Claire Berlinski, this is Substack's top forum for the discussion of international news among readers and writers, around the world, who are concerned about the future of liberal democracy and the gathering storm of global war.