Today, Hoover scholars apply their expertise to analysis of the ongoing war in Iran. Victor Davis Hanson examines the history that led to the current conflict; Michael McFaul questions the administration’s war aims and justifications for ongoing strikes; and Jacquelyn Schneider argues that the campaign is offering a crucial test case for the “American way of war.” Additionally, Hoover invites those in the Bay area to an event next week on how AI will impact productivity and the economy.

Hoover Daily Report | March 10, 2026