Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

To Succeed, the GCC Requires Cooperation with Iran for Regional Security

GCC members understand that none of the mega projects they envision can be realized under the shadow of military confrontation with Iran
April 29, 2024
Mehran Haghirian
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Unleashing the Transformative Potential of the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference on the Summit of the Future

It is critical that the Nairobi civil society conference be impactful and innovative with an eye toward implementation and leadership.
April 26, 2024
Sahana Chatopadhyay
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How Iran Interferes in Sports

The Iranian government forbids its athletes from competing with Israelis and punishes women athletes who refuse to wear the hijab.
April 25, 2024
Mohammad Salami
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Charting a New Course to Advance Women’s Economic Rights

This year’s CSW outcome report fails to acknowledge the need to rethink institutions to mitigate the feminization of poverty and the unfavorable
April 24, 2024
Asena Johnson
Commentary

Data Secrecy is Stymieing Climate Cooperation in South Asia

Governments in South Asia are preventing cooperation on climate related issues by gatekeeping data from their own citizens.
April 23, 2024
Omair Ahmad
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After Iran and Israel’s Attacks, Is There Any Chance Left for the Iran Nuclear Deal?

There are indications that quiet contact has continued between the U.S. and Iran not only on the Gaza crisis but on the
April 23, 2024
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

Beyond the Ballot: Analysis and Implications of the South Korean General Election in 2024

Following the South Korean general elections on April 10, James Kim evaluates the results and the outlook moving forward.
April 19, 2024
J. James Kim
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Iran and Israel Use Media and Propaganda to Try to Shape Post-Attack Reality

Iran’s massive aerial assault on Israel resembles the 1991 Gulf War in its theatricality and the psychological media operations
April 17, 2024
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary

India’s Electoral Bond Conundrum

India's Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme, highlighting risks of anonymous political donations undermining democracy.
April 16, 2024
Varun Mohan
Commentary

Explaining the Broader Implications of Islamic State-Khorasan’s Moscow Attack

In a brief Q&A, Nonresident Fellow Dr. Amira Jadoon explains the wide implications of ISKP's recent attack in Moscow.
April 16, 2024
Amira Jadoon
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How to Prevent All-out War Between Iran and Israel

Iran’s decision to strike directly against Israel was a long time coming, following years of Israeli assassinations of  Iranian military and nuclear officials and

April 16, 2024
Barbara Slavin
Commentary

The UN Security Council Discusses Cyber Threats to International Security

Highlights and takeaways from a Security Council meeting on the cyber threat landscape and implications for international peace and security
April 15, 2024
Allison Pytlak
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