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Commentary

One Year Ago, War Broke Out in Sudan. What Can Be Done to Prioritize Protection of Civilians?

It will be essential that the UN, AU, and member states alike unite behind a common approach for addressing the protection of
April 15, 2024
Julie Gregory
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Iran’s “Limited Response” Pleases Hardliners and Used Channels with the US

Iran used Turkish and Swiss intermediaries to communicate with Washington in advance how it would calibrate its attack on Israel.
April 15, 2024
Saeed Azimi
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Turkey-GCC Trade Talks Mark Another Step Toward Rapprochement with Arab World

The negotiations reflect a shift in Turkey’s foreign policy from an ideological focus to investment and trade priorities
April 11, 2024
Nader Habibi
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From “The Cornerstone of Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific” to “The Cornerstone of an International Liberal Order”

President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida's new vision of a US-Japan alliance resets the balance of equal partnership
April 10, 2024
Yuki Tatsumi
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Consumers Protest the Gaza War by Boycotting US Goods

McDonald’s, Starbucks, and other high-profile American companies have been targeted because of their perceived support for Israel and its war on Gaza.
April 9, 2024
Kristian Alexander
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Iran Carefully Weighs Response to Israeli Attack in Damascus

Iran is caught between a perceived need to retaliate to preserve its internal authority while fearing to escalate the conflict into full-scale
April 5, 2024
Shahir Shahidsaless
Commentary

South Korea’s 2024 Legislative Election Primer

This primer provides an overview of South Korea’s upcoming legislative elections, the key players involved and what’s at stake.
April 4, 2024
Kaitlyn King
Commentary

Quarrel Over Hijab Triggers New Public Outrage in Iran

An altercation between a cleric and an unveiled woman in Qom has become the latest cause celebre in Iran, widening rift between
April 4, 2024
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary

Has Conflict on the Korean Peninsula Become Inevitable?

Relying on deterrence and reminding the North of the overwhelming power of the United States and its allies has not had the
April 3, 2024
Jenny Town
Commentary

Political Cooperation Can Stem the Resurgent Threat of Militancy in Pakistan

Counterterrorism coordination between federal and provincial governments is essential to curb terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
April 2, 2024
Usama Nizamani
Commentary

Germany’s Blanket Support for Israel Has Undermined Its Utility as a Middle East Mediator

Germany has been among Israel's strongest supporters since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, providing both diplomatic backing and significant arms transfers.
April 2, 2024
Sajjad Safaei
Commentary

Contemplating Possible Outcomes and Implications of the South Korean General Election

With the South Korea general election coming up on April 10, James Kim discusses the potential outcomes and their implications.
April 1, 2024
J. James Kim
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