Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

Decoding Iran’s Position on the Gaza War

Despite Iran's conflicting, yet calculated stances on the conflict, containing the war within the region may not be possible.
October 27, 2023
Shahir Shahidsaless
Commentary

Saudi Navy Assumes New Leadership Role in US-led Maritime Coalitions

As Saudi Arabia increases its naval modernization efforts, the country can secure its national interests while relying less on US protection
October 26, 2023
Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Commentary

Subconventional Stability on the Korean Peninsula: Lessons From South Asia

What subconventional stability lessons can South Korea learn from South Asia’s experience?
October 24, 2023
Frank O’Donnell
Commentary

The EU and the need for new partnerships

The EU needs to form new partnerships with its southern neighborhood, and the Global South more generally, based on equality and dialogue.
October 24, 2023
Desirée Custers
Commentary

North Korea’s Covert Alliance With Iran Aligned Militias in the Middle East

Dr. Samuel Ramani examines North Korea’s support for militant non-state actors in the Middle East, including its links with Hamas.
October 24, 2023
Samuel Ramani
Commentary

The Afghan Immigrant Crisis in Iran and the Rise of Afghanophobia

Despite humanitarian assistance efforts, a lack of funding and political will leaves Afghans vulnerable to economic and social discrimination
October 24, 2023
Maryam Rezaei Zadeh
Commentary

The Gaza War Will Not Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israel cannot eliminate or even contain its enemies long-term without addressing Palestinian grievances and the desire for sovereignty
October 20, 2023
Barbara Slavin
Commentary

Learning From South Asia’s Nuclearization: Lessons for South Korea

What can South Korea learn from South Asia's experience of nuclearization?
October 20, 2023
Rabia Akhtar
Commentary

The Indirect Toll of the Israel-Hamas War

Combat will take many Israeli and Palestinian lives in the coming weeks, and the indirect human cost will be even greater
October 19, 2023
Collin Meisel
Commentary

Iranians Differ Widely with Their Leaders Over the War Between Israel and Hamas

The Iranian government and public opinion has splintered over time, as domestic and foreign policy shift support between Israel and Palestine.
October 18, 2023
Anonymous
Commentary

Unpacking the History of Urban Warfare and its Challenges in Gaza

Lessons learned from historical examples of urban warfare and how success and victory are not so easily achievable
October 17, 2023
Carlo J.V. Caro
Commentary

Can Arab States Help De-escalate the Israel-Gaza Crisis?

US-Arab partners are working with Washington to limit the Israel-Gaza war, free hostages, and alleviate the suffering of civilians
October 17, 2023
Giorgio Cafiero
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