In a world torn by conflict, an in-depth opinion piece argues that vengeance and repentance are more interconnected than we realize. Reflecting on the war with Iran, Edward Adelstein challenges the idea that innocent civilians, particularly schoolchildren, can be brushed aside as mere collateral damage.

For decades, a quiet accord has shaped the debate over drilling in the Gulf, with most parties tiptoeing around expanding operations. Now, calls to protect marine life by halting new drilling have grown louder, urging caution against “playing God.”