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Commentary

2024 Summit of the Future: What It Is, Why It Matters & How You Can Contribute

The UN Summit of the Future offers a historic opportunity to adopt several far-reaching, high-impact global governance innovations in support of human
September 18, 2024
Richard Ponzio
Commentary

Yemen’s Houthis Take On A Bigger Transnational Role and Ally With Iraqi Militias

Iraq is a convenient venue for the Houthi leadership to have access to Iranian military advisors as well as to enable the
September 18, 2024
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

On the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death, Where Do Women Stand in Iran?

Despite severe challenges, there were notable achievements for Iranian women even during the presidency of Ebrahim Raisi, especially in the tech field.
September 16, 2024
Maryam Rezaei Zadeh
Commentary

OPSEC and Defense Trade Transparency

Why preserving operational security need not be a barrier to better U.S. arms transfer transparency.
September 13, 2024
Elias Yousif
Commentary

The Transparency Gap in US Commercial Arms Sales

How government claims of protecting commercial interest unnecessarily constrain arms trade transparency.
September 13, 2024
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Foreign Policy Priorities in the September 2024 Presidential Debate

Stimson experts decode Trump and Harris foreign policy priorities — or lack thereof — in Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and more.
September 11, 2024
Elizabeth Threlkeld
Commentary

Will a Turkey-Iraq Security Agreement Diminish Iran’s Hold Over Iraq?

A new security agreement between Turkey and Iraq reflects Turkey’s long-standing animus toward the PKK and Iraq’s need for water and economic
September 11, 2024
Binar FK
Commentary

Profile: New ROK Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun

Following his appointment as South Korea’s new defense minister, this profile provides an overview of Kim Yong-hyun’s background and key positions.
September 10, 2024
Kaitlyn King
Commentary

Kursk Nuclear Power Plant at Risk?

Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia raises questions about the risk to yet another aging civilian nuclear power plant.
September 10, 2024
Christina McAllister
Commentary

Domestic Engagement is Needed in State Department Modernization

More needs to be done by the State Department to connect with the American public to develop a broad constituency that supports
September 9, 2024
Evan Cooper
Commentary

The VPN Epidemic in Iran: A Digital Plague Amid Global Isolation

U.S. sanctions have significantly restricted Iranians' access to safe, paid international VPNs and advanced cybersecurity tools.
September 9, 2024
Ameneh Dehshiri
Commentary

Chapter 5: “Transforming Global Governance”

Civil society, business, and committed governments are essential to leveraging the Summit of the Future’s generational opportunity to renew and innovate our
September 9, 2024
Richard Ponzio
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