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Stephen Bede Scharper

Last published April 2026 · On our record since 2008

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“The Iranian regime is indeed deplorable, but its brutality is not an excuse for the U.S. to commit war crimes against an already oppressed population.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“The Iranian regime is indeed deplorable, but its brutality is not an excuse for the U.S. to commit war crimes against an already oppressed population.” Read the piece

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