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Commentary

Effective Buck-Passing: Why the US Should Welcome the Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact

Unpacking what the recent Saudi-Pakistan defense pact means for U.S. Interests
September 24, 2025
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Pakistan-Saudi Pact Reveals Growing Distrust of US-Led Security Architecture

The decision by the two countries reflects growing unease among wealthy Arab petrostates about the willingness of the United States to defend
September 22, 2025
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Demographic Decline Amid Authoritarian Decay in Tunisia

Tunisia’s accelerating population aging collides with authoritarian decay, deepening economic, social, and institutional collapse.
September 20, 2025
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How to Deal with Trump at UNGA 80

While U.S. hostility toward the United Nations ahead of the UN General Assembly has provoked a funding and identity crisis for the
September 19, 2025
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A View from Seoul: First 100 Days of the Lee Jae Myung Administration

An interview with Professor Ahn Byong-jin sharing his assessment of the first 100 days of the Lee Jae Myung administration.
September 19, 2025
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7 Issues to Watch at UNGA 80

As world leaders prepare to converge on New York next week for UNGA 80, Stimson Center experts preview the major debates they
September 19, 2025
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China’s Red Sea Play: From Security Free-Rider to Disruption Enabler

While Iran remains the Houthis’ principal military sponsor, Chinese-sourced materiel is playing a growing role in sustaining their war effort and bolstering
September 18, 2025
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Resisting Iran’s High-Tech War on Women Three Years After Mahsa Amini’s Death

Three years after the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests, women in Iran continue to resist an increasingly sophisticated surveillance apparatus.
September 16, 2025
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SAV Q&A with Bidushi Dhungel: Nepal’s Political Revolution and Quest for a More Equitable Future

On Monday, September 8, Nepal experienced a remarkable and rapid political upheaval as youth-led protests gave way to violence and widespread destruction

September 15, 2025
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Closing the Gateway and Reopening a Gap in Security Assistance Safeguards

How the shuttering of the Human Rights Reporting Gateway reimposes a blind spot for U.S. security assistance.
September 15, 2025
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Recognizing Palestine: Symbolic Gesture or Real Pressure?

More recognition now will only be meaningful if accompanied by other steps that put pressure on Israel to end the war in
September 12, 2025
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New ‘Trump’ Corridor Leaves Iran Scrambling to Preserve Influence in the South Caucasus

The new corridor would deprive Iran of lucrative transit fees and an important geopolitical lever over Azerbaijan, with which Tehran has often
September 10, 2025