The Central Powers Are Not Just Axis of Evil

Think of the central powers as an axis of weevils. They are looking to hollow out the imposing edifice of American and maritime power rather than knock it over. Iran may be the weakest of the three revisionist powers, but it has made extraordinary gains in the last six years. Washington didn't just lift sanctions, it opened the door to a broader relationship with Iran at a time when Iran is making unprecedented gains across the Middle East.