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Commentary

Iran’s Dilemma in Dealing With A New Trump Administration

Any new U.S.-Iran agreement would likely require Israeli buy-in and a meaningful regional pullback by Tehran, including reduced support for militant groups
November 15, 2024
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary

A Role for UN Envoys on Civilian Protection?

In late October 2024, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, Ms. Julie Bishop, called for an end to escalating violence in the country,

November 14, 2024
Julie Gregory
Commentary

What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Gulf Cooperation Council

If Trump fails to provide the leadership Gulf states seek from Washington, his return may push Arab states to further diversify their
November 14, 2024
Giorgio Cafiero
Commentary

‘Addressing insecurity is essential to both Bangladesh’s security and to prospects for repatriation’

Mazher Mir interviews Steven Ross, a Senior Fellow at the Washington-based Stimson Center, specializing in peacebuilding and governance for fragile, conflict-affected communities.
November 13, 2024
Steve Ross
Commentary

Trump 2.0: Implications for South Asia

The speculation and excitement around the U.S. election has ended with the victory of Republican candidate, Donald J. Trump.
November 11, 2024
Dalir Khan
Commentary

Trump 2.0 Could Recalibrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Engagements

Trump 2.0 could transform U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific on multiple fronts, from import tariffs to changing alliances.
November 9, 2024
Vivek Mishra
Commentary

How Militarism Comes Home: The 1033 and 1122 Programs

November 9, 2024
Julia Gledhill
Commentary

Iranians Debate Whether It’s Time To Develop Nuclear Weapons

As Iran weighs whether to change its nuclear doctrine, it is also considering extending the range of its missiles beyond a self-imposed
November 8, 2024
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

India Should Take a Proactive Interest in the TAPI Pipeline

The TAPI pipeline would be a boon in multiple ways for all countries involved, but its success would require India’s proactive participation
November 6, 2024
Bantirani Patro
Commentary

Trump Wins—Can the Indo-Pacific Region Withstand? 

As Trump takes a second term, Indo-Pacific allies scramble to determine how they will again respond to an “America First” approach to
November 6, 2024
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

What is UNIFIL’s Future Amidst A New Hezbollah-Israel War?

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has struggled to fulfill its mandate of restoring Lebanese government sovereignty in the south of the
November 4, 2024
Iason Athanasiadis
Commentary

$4000 Soap Dispensers on Air Force Planes? Just You Wait

Time is running out for Congress to pass the annual defense policy bill. After the election, lawmakers must reconcile the differences between

November 4, 2024
Julia Gledhill
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