War by Proxy: Fitness Analogies and the Futility of Escalation The latest escalation in the Middle East conflict has brought back memories of a familiar pattern: tit for tat attacks designed to gain an upper hand in a seemingly unwinnable war.
Iran's decision to retaliate against US military targets is the latest manifestation of this cycle, which has been playing out for months.
This pattern is all too familiar, raising questions about the effectiveness of military force as a means to achieve strategic goals.