Iran (Thread 10): Episode 4: “This Time It’s Different”? Erasmus Wouldn’t Buy It

When leaders say this conflict is "necessary" or "measured," Erasmus would sigh and ask: do you really believe that? He saw this exact script centuries ago—escalate, justify, repeat.

Take a breath and read on: the Strait of Hormuz shows how complex problems get turned into excuses for escalation, and why asking the obvious questions might be the bravest move.