The Econoclasts Trump’s Iran strikes and the new forever war
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Mar 2, 2026 A sharp breakdown of how recent US strikes on Iran may signal a shift toward a permanent-war doctrine. A critique of alliances and lobbying that shape interventionist policy. Discussion of weakened European sovereignty and the geopolitical gains for China and Russia. Warnings about regional escalation and the heavy long-term costs of sustained conflict.
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US Strikes Signal A Permanent War Doctrine
- The US strikes on Iran mark a shift to a permanent-war doctrine aligned with Israel's regional strategy.
- Yanis Varoufakis argues Trump abandoned non‑interventionism to embrace a neocon agenda that seeks ongoing destabilisation of pro‑Palestinian actors.
Israeli Lobby Reshaped Trump's Foreign Policy
- Israel's influence over US politics has strengthened to the point of reshaping Trump's stance.
- Yanis says the Israeli lobby can end political careers and now effectively usurps even presidents who once resisted regime‑change campaigns.
Europe's Strategic Sovereignty Has Collapsed
- European strategic sovereignty has collapsed as EU leaders supported the US strikes and condemned Iran's retaliation.
- Wolfgang Munchau highlights Macron, Keir Starmer and others' failure to criticise a clear breach of international law.