Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Biden’s State of the Union In Focus

Stimson experts provide rapid analysis of President Biden's State of the Union and its implications for international security and foreign policy.
March 8, 2024
Christopher Preble
Commentary

Narrowing the Gender Gap in Cyber Security

From participation gaps to differentiated threats and challenges in accessing technology, cyber (still) has a gender problem.
March 8, 2024
Allison Pytlak
Commentary

Inspiring Inclusion in India’s Trade Ecosystem: A Data-Driven Approach

By increasing the accuracy and accessibility of gender-based trade statistics, India’s state and national governments can create better policy.
March 7, 2024
Nikita Singla
Commentary

Iran and Russia Enter A New Level of Military Cooperation

Moscow is in need of missiles and might be more forthcoming in response to Iran’s requests for high-tech Russian weaponry.
March 6, 2024
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

Opportunities for Global Impact Through Brazil’s G-20 Presidency

Brazil’s presidency of the G-20 creates a new window of opportunity for Global South countries to advance their efforts in reforming global
March 5, 2024
Aude Darnal
Commentary

Iran’s Faustian 2024 Elections: Statistics Tell the Story

A reported 41% participation rate, inclusive of spoiled ballots, marks the lowest level of participation by the Iranian people in the 12
March 4, 2024
Mehrzad Boroujerdi
Commentary

How Low Can It Go: Turnout is the Only Unknown in Iranian Elections

While a low voter turnout guarantees their continued control, it further undermines the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic's conservative regime.
February 29, 2024
Anonymous
Commentary

The “Algerian Connection”: Lessons Learned from Covering the Iran Hostage Crisis

Algeria's role in freeing 52 U.S. diplomats from captivity in Iran provides valuable insights for mediators seeking to free hostages today.
February 28, 2024
Elizabeth (Liz) Colton
Commentary

Reflections on Pulwama-Balakot at Five Years

The question remains whether the memory and myth of Balakot will make escalation more appealing and de-escalation harder for Indian leaders for
February 27, 2024
Christopher Clary
Commentary

The Impact of Ukraine on NATO’s Approach to Human Security

Human security is now at the core of NATO's doctrine and the conflict in Ukraine is putting it to a different test
February 27, 2024
Andrew Hyde
Commentary

Surviving the Rial Plunge: Voices from Iran’s Economic Frontlines

A rise in US-Iran tensions has depressed the Iranian currency, the rial, with serious consequences for ordinary Iranians.
February 26, 2024
Maryam Rezaei Zadeh
Commentary

Is the US Ban on Russian Seafood Working?

As more countries around the globe move to ban Russian seafood and implement seafood traceability systems, they are looking to the US
February 22, 2024
Sally Yozell
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