Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Women’s Participation in UN Deliberations is Crucial to a Sustainable Peace in Afghanistan

Advocates for Afghan women urge the strategic importance of women’s involvement in creating a sustainable peace for Afghanistan.
July 2, 2024
Zubaida Akbar
Commentary

The Promises and Challenges of a New U.S. Congressional Burma Caucus

What does the recent launch of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Burma Caucus mean for the future of U.S. policy on
July 1, 2024
Sydney Tucker
Commentary

Iran Elections: Record-Low Turnout Shows Even Regime Loyalists Are Unhappy

Whether it be overhauling the economy, boosting social justice, equal rights for women or reducing Iran’s international isolation, Iranians are more united
July 1, 2024
Saeed Azimi
Commentary

To Save CPEC, Pakistan’s China Policy Needs an Overhaul

Islamabad is doing everything right with its messaging to Beijing, but Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership have to implement policy that looks
June 28, 2024
Muhammad Shoaib
Commentary

2024 Showdown: Expert Insights from the Presidential Debates

Stimson experts weigh in on the recent China-Japan-South Korea Ninth Trilateral Summit and what it means for Northeast Asia.
June 28, 2024
Christopher Preble
Commentary

Haitian Perspectives on the International Response to the Political and Security Crisis

Haitian stakeholders — from the government to civil society — should be included in decision-making, leadership, implementation, and oversight processes.
June 26, 2024
Aude Darnal
Commentary

What Goes Around, Comes Around: What Larijani’s Election Disqualification Revealed About Iranian Politics

Ali Larijani's rise and fall through his political career illustrates the importance of familial links in Iran's political arena.
June 26, 2024
Anonymous
Commentary

US Department of State Releases International Cyberspace and Digital Strategy

Observations on the new U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, barriers to implementation, and a possible path forward
June 25, 2024
Allison Pytlak
Commentary

Japan as a Member of the Defenders of the Liberal International Order

Exploring the evolution of Japan's role in reconciling the East and West while catering to the Global South to promote liberal democracy
June 24, 2024
Yuichi Hosoya
Commentary

The Arabs and the Ukraine War: Kyiv’s Vision for Peace Fails to Gain Much Traction

Most non-Western governments want to maintain relative neutrality and believe that engaging Russia diplomatically is necessary for achieving peace.
June 24, 2024
Giorgio Cafiero
Commentary

Takeaways from the Putin-Kim Summit

Stimson experts weigh in on the recent Putin-Kim summit and the implications of this partnership for both regional and global security
June 21, 2024
Jenny Town
Commentary

The Electoral Conundrum Facing Iran’s Sole Reformist Presidential Candidate

Pezeshkian's best chance to win the presidential elections might be if no one gets a majority in the first round and there
June 20, 2024
Mehrzad Boroujerdi
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