Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Afghan and Gazan Narratives Show Women’s Resilience in Conflict Zones

Both Afghanistan and Gaza have experienced sharp declines in the well-being of women and girls due to chronic conflict.
May 30, 2024
Commentary

After Three European Countries Recognize Palestine, What’s Next?

Recognition has become an expression of some European countries’ frustration within the limited space for a critical position toward Israel with the
May 28, 2024
Commentary

Recent Investigations Only Make Nika Shakarami’s Tragic Fate More Obscure

An Iranian teenager's death during the 2022 protests has provoked multiple investigations and spread disinformation about who was responsible.
May 24, 2024
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The Curse of Succession in Iran

While public discourse has focused on President Raisi's sudden death, the deeper question lies in who will succeed Supreme Leader Khamenei.
May 22, 2024
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Agrivoltaics in Vietnam

Agrivoltaics, or co-development of solar power and agriculture, provide an innovative solution to meet Vietnam’s rapidly rising electricity demand.
May 20, 2024
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Death of Iran’s President Complicates Leadership Succession Plans

Raisi's death scrambles Iran's political scene at a time of popular discontent and regional instability and complicates the path to succession.
May 20, 2024
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A Prisoner’s Dilemma for Prohibiting Attacks Against Iranian and Israeli Nuclear Facilities

Although fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have begun to dissipate, there have been a flurry of statements and

May 15, 2024
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Why are So Many Iranians Seemingly Indifferent to the War in Gaza?

Iranians who otherwise supported protests in the U.S. decided to remain silent in reaction to government propaganda and focused on their own
May 13, 2024
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Turkey Seeks to Boost Its Regional Profile and Security by Helping Iraq

To enhance cooperation on water management and a new trade corridor, Iraq has given Turkey permission to mount a major military operation
May 9, 2024
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Who Will Be Iran’s Next Leader? Not Khamenei’s Son

Regarding succession, Ebrahim Raisi or Alireza Arafi are more likely to succeed Ali Khamenei than his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
May 7, 2024
Commentary

10 Questions on the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference

Conference co-chair and Stimson Center Scholar Nudhara Yusuf outlines what to expect — and what she’s most looking forward to — at
May 3, 2024
Commentary

An Acute Power Imbalance Helped Doom the Iran Nuclear Deal

With the U.S. and its partners at odds, U.S. economic and political power allowed it to stand alone against the international community.
May 3, 2024