Conflict & security
The Iran War: A Reprise of Vietnam?
The ongoing conflict in Iran bears striking similarities to the Vietnam War, according to a recent analysis of David Halberstam's classic work, *The Best and the Brightest*. Both conflicts were marked by a lack of clear goals, poor management, and an overreliance on technology and firepower. The current US administration's approach to the war has been criticized for its lack of expertise and experience, with many of its key advisors lacking a background in foreign policy or military affairs.