The War Room

Shashank Joshi writes his final edition of The War Room newsletter, reflecting on eight years as a defense editor. His experiences include flying fighter jets and traveling on destroyers.

The War Room newsletter explores conflicts overlooked by the West, with Emma Irving analyzing the long-term effects of the opium wars.

The War Room newsletter discusses the impact of drones on warfare, highlighting their role as a pivotal weapon on the battlefield. The fibre-optic drone is specifically mentioned as a key player in this context. Drones are changing the face of modern warfare.

The article analyzes the potential impacts of blocking the Strait of Hormuz on global oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and Donald Trump's political agenda. Shashank Joshi, The War Room's defense editor, examines how such a blockade could disrupt energy markets and reshape international relations.

The War Room newsletter questions whether Trump will deploy troops to Iran. Shashank Joshi, defense editor, warns of extreme political costs for a land war.

The article discusses Trump's challenges in handling the Iran situation, with Shashank Joshi noting that ending the war on current terms would be perceived as a defeat for Trump globally.