Parallax

Iran

The Axis of Resistance

Five distinct movements, five countries, five different relationships with Tehran. The Axis of Resistance isn't a monolith — understanding which parts Iran created and which it adopted changes how the whole conflict reads.

Iran

Compliance Is for the Naive

Gaddafi disarmed and died. Saddam had nothing and died. North Korea kept its weapons and is untouchable. Iran's hardliners drew a devastatingly simple lesson — and it's not irrational.