US presidents
Coverage of US presidents in the Nexus archive.
- Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran. These conflicts proved more difficult and failed to achieve the political goals set at the beginning.
- Influential presidential speeches
The article highlights influential speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries, focusing on excerpts that capture their impact.
- Why US presidents from both parties end up cursing Benjamin Netanyahu
US presidents from both parties have been known to curse Benjamin Netanyahu, with examples including Bill Clinton swearing after a meeting and Donald Trump's expletive-laden phone calls. Current tensions over an Iran war may make it harder for Netanyahu to recover from such incidents.
- Three US Presidents are turning 80 this summer... which one would you like to party with? Have your say in the DC Insider poll
Three US Presidents will turn 80 this summer, and a DC Insider poll invites people to choose which one they would like to party with.
- 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
A 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu has complicated Iran negotiations. Israel's PM dismissed reports of tension but has a history of straining relations with other US presidents.
- Looming Iran peace deal shows how Trump’s maximalist goals have shrunk
The article discusses how efforts toward an Iran peace deal reveal that Donald Trump's maximalist goals have diminished, highlighting Iran's longstanding role as a significant adversary to multiple US presidents.
- Looming Iran peace deal shows how Trump’s maximalist goals have shrunk
The article discusses how Donald Trump's maximalist goals regarding Iran have diminished, highlighting that Iran remains a formidable adversary. It suggests that Trump's efforts in Iran policy have led him back to a starting point, underscoring the challenges posed by Iran.