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Commentary

The “Largest Defense Cooperation Agreement in U.S. History” May Not Add Up to Expectations

The $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia may have captured headlines, but lessons from Trump’s 2017 defense agreement with Riyadh suggest
May 19, 2025
Elias Yousif
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Battle for Democracy Plays Out in the Streets of Turkey

If the opposition’s resolve holds and international pressure mounts, it could galvanize a democratic revival in Turkey and beyond.
May 15, 2025
Yusuf Can
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Trump Returns to a More Multipolar GCC

Trump is unlikely to succeed in reversing a regional trend toward closer ties with China.
May 13, 2025
Giorgio Cafiero
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Remembering Joseph Nye Jr., Another Guardian of the U.S.-Japan Alliance

Honoring the legacy of Joseph Nye Jr., another key architect and champion of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
May 13, 2025
Yuki Tatsumi
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Reforming Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces: From Liability to National Asset

Reforming Iraq’s PMF to strengthen national stability amid regional tensions.
May 8, 2025
Ali Al-Mawlawi
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Is This the End of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan?

A carefully managed balance between domestic sentiment and international engagement is now under pressure, leaving Jordan more vulnerable to non-state actors.
May 6, 2025
Mohanned M. Al-Arabiat
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Iran’s Civil Society Amid the Shadow of External Threats

Iranian civil society pressures are influencing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to cross red lines in nuclear talks and other issues.
May 1, 2025
Anonymous
Commentary

Russo-Turkish Cooperation After Assad

To achieve significant cooperation with the new rulers in Damascus, Russia will have to factor in Turkish interests.
April 29, 2025
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

Balancing Security and Diplomacy: Turkey’s Dual-Track Policy Towards Iraq

Pressure from the Trump administration on Iraq to reduce its dependence on Iran offers Turkey a wider strategic window to deepen engagement.
April 25, 2025
Meliha Altunışık
Commentary

Progress in Iran–US Talks as Seen from Iran

Iran’s indirect negotiations reflect caution and a desire to control the diplomatic narrative amid perceived U.S. inexperience.
April 24, 2025
Motahareh Heydari
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Remembering Richard Armitage: Mentor, Ally and Champion of the U.S.-Japan Alliance

The U.S.-Japan alliance lost a key advocate—his enduring legacy remains vital.
April 21, 2025
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

The Limits of UN Security Council Resolution 2664

Until the international community confronts deeper structural issues, sanctions, despite their intent, will remain an obstacle to peace and humanitarian aid.
April 18, 2025
Rebecca Snyder
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