Equilibrium International Consulting

Valuable, insightful analysis and guidance on foreign policy and security.

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • publications
  • Media
  • Let’s Talk

Archives for December 2020

Published on December 12, 2020 by Gary Grappo

Biden Holds the Cards on Iran, But Will He Play Them?

Published first at The Cipher Brief on December 10, 2020

It would be unwise for President-elect Joe Biden to immediately rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka, the Iran nuclear accord. The situations in Iran, in the US and in the Middle East today aren’t what they were in 2015 or 2018. As conditions have evolved, so must approaches to the problem. In his […]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Iran, Middle East, National Security, United States, US-Iran

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2

Search

US vs. Iran: Battle of Wills in the Gulf

September 18, 2026 By Gary Grappo

The Iran War has inflicted severe economic pain on Iran and political strain on the United States after six months. While the US relies on sanctions and a naval blockade, Iran’s leadership remains defiant, prioritizing retaliation over economic relief for its people. The conflict’s stalemate suggests no imminent resolution, prolonging the suffering in Iran and […]

FO° Talks: Trump’s 20-Point Peace Deal: Can Israel and Hamas Finally End the War?

November 15, 2025 By Gary Grappo

In this episode of FO° Talks, Atul Singh and Gary Grappo examine US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace deal, which has halted Gaza bloodshed and secured a hostage release. The plan, though the strongest diplomacy in a decade, faces enormous obstacles, including Hamas’s refusal to disarm and Israel’s reluctance to accept Palestinian statehood. The deal’s […]

Could Trump’s Shocking Plan for Gaza Lead Anywhere?

February 7, 2025 By Gary Grappo

Experts say the president’s plan for Gaza as stated, isn’t feasible – but it could spark regional actors to take more action. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT – As President Donald Trump doubles down on his idea of a U.S. takeover of Gaza, Arab governments are also doubling down on their objections and questions persist as to […]

Copyright © 2026 Equilibrium International Consulting, LLC · Website by Calvin Koepke • Log in