Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

In Shadow of War, a Snapshot of US Military Assistance to Israel

As Washington delivers military aid to Israel, Stimson experts explore 70 years of a partnership underwritten by billions in arms transfers and
October 13, 2023
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Hamas is Only One of Four Iranian Fronts Against Israel

Regardless of Iran's potential role in Hamas's recent attack, Iran's animosity toward Israel and support for anti-Israeli groups is well-established
October 12, 2023
Arman Mahmoudian
Commentary

The ‘New’ New Middle East and its Global Consequences

With a new conflict in the Middle East, worldwide geopolitical expectations for the region may change for the worse.
October 11, 2023
Mathew Burrows
Commentary

Many Sanctions, Few Friends: Junta Grapples with its Grip on Power

With sanctions on the rise, Myanmar’s military is increasingly under pressure and is turning to its few partners for additional support
October 11, 2023
Hunter Marston
Commentary

Ideological and Religious Extremism Underlie the War Between Israel and Hamas

The Gaza war is likely to increase regional polarization and regime’s crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Iran
October 11, 2023
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary

A Post-SDG Summit Review: What Happened and What Next?

Authors from Stimson and the Permanent Missions of Ireland and Qatar (co-facilitators of the SDG Summit) de-brief on the SDG Summit.
October 11, 2023
John Gilroy
Commentary

Iran Regime Weathers Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death as Iranians Seek an Alternative System

Mass arrests prevented protests on the anniversary of Amini’s death but the crisis of confidence and the search for an alternative system
October 5, 2023
Anonymous
Commentary

Khorshid ‘International Media Festival’ was a Missed Opportunity to Show the Real Iran

Iran's 'first lady' organized a conference for foreign women journalists but left many participants unimpressed
October 4, 2023
Saeed Azimi
Commentary

Arabs See a New Transport Corridor as Augmenting, Not Competing with China’s Belt and Road

The corridor would link Saudi Arabia to Israel in a trade route and could strengthen U.S.-led diplomacy efforts to achieve rapprochement
October 3, 2023
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

Building Legacies for Peace through Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Lessons from Mali

MINUSMA’s rapid closure indicates the growing need to integrate positive legacy into transition planning from the outset of mission deployment
September 29, 2023
Isabel Scal
Commentary

Taking Stock of Biden’s Delayed – but Encouraging – Progress on Child Soldiers Prevention

Analyzing 2023 Child Soldiers Prevention Act implementation and its impact on U.S. arms sales and military assistance.
September 29, 2023
Ryan Fletcher
Commentary

Water: A Matter of Cooperation or Conflict Among Jordan, Israel, and Palestine

A ‘Green Blue Deal’ aims to generate trust and equitable distribution of water and energy between Israel, Jordan, and the occupied Palestinian
September 29, 2023
Assma Shabab
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