Author: Raja Tahir Sultan

Tahir Sultan Raja is a geopolitical, energy security, and strategic policy analyst. The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of The Islamabad Telegraph.

Key Takeaways America’s Midterm Verdict: Democratic gains have increased scrutiny of Trump’s Iran policy and executive decision-making. The economic effects of the conflict have turned foreign policy into domestic political liability. Securing the Strait of Hormuz requires allied confidence and international cooperation, not military power alone. The November 3 midterm elections have changed Washington’s political balance. Democratic victories have given the opposition control of both chambers of Congress, weakening President Donald Trump’s legislative position and expanding its ability to investigate, oversee, and challenge the administration’s policies. Democrats will assume their majorities when the new Congress convenes in January. The result…

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