Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Chapter 2: The Peace and Security Toolbox — Centering the Protection of Civilians in Peace Operations

Building on the Summit of the Future to center protection of civilians as part of future of peace operation.
September 20, 2024
Juliet Weis
Commentary

The Outlook for Iran Nuclear Negotiations

The original framework for negotiations – involving Iran, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany – is no
September 20, 2024
Anonymous
Commentary

Singapore Can Better Support ASEAN Through Clean Tech Diplomacy

Exploring ways that Singapore can support adoption across ASEAN of clean energy technologies amid threats of climate change.
September 18, 2024
Courtney Weatherby
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
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