Missy Ryan, Pentagon correspondent at The Atlantic, explains operational military details and threats like mines and drones. Susan Glasser, New Yorker staff writer, discusses alliance strains and political risks. Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent, examines presidential behavior and decision-making. David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist, analyzes U.S. strategy and historical parallels. They focus on military limits, Strait of Hormuz threats, and coalition challenges.
