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The Sleeper Has Awakened: Six Key Takeaways From the Rollout of North Korea’s “Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine”

Vann Van Diepen reviews six key takeaways from North Korea's rollout of the "tactical nuclear attack submarine" announced on September 8
September 11, 2023
Vann H. Van Diepen
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Change and Continuity in Iran, One Year into the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Uprising

Iranians have found subtler ways to exercise their freedom even as the state escalates its efforts to re-establish compliance of the hijab
September 11, 2023
Ryan Costello
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Bangladesh in the G-20 Summit: Unlocking Diplomatic Cards

Bangladesh's membership in the G20 summit ushers in a host of opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties and form new partnerships.
September 9, 2023
Kazi Asszad Hossan
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Saudis Flirt with ‘De-Dollarization’ to Get Washington’s Attention

Saudi threats of making oil contracts in non-dollar currencies might be a component of a multifaceted bargaining strategy with the U.S.
September 6, 2023
Nader Habibi
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How Iranian Women are Transforming Their Roles in Families and Society

While Iran is characterized by economic sanctions and religious conservatism, its women are adopting entrepreneurial and progressive lifestyles.
September 5, 2023
Maryam Rezaei Zadeh
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The Implications of Iran’s Inclusion in BRICS

Iran stands to benefit on two fronts from a future inclusion in BRICS –increased legitimacy despite domestic unrest and more trade with
August 31, 2023
Shahir Shahidsaless
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What Can Iran Achieve from BRICS Membership?

Membership in BRICS and the SCO strengthens the “Look East” camp in Iran but it remains to be seen what tangible benefits
August 30, 2023
Javad Heiran-Nia
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Takeaways from the Camp David Summit

Experts weigh in on the recent U.S.-Japan-ROK summit at Camp David and what it means for Japan, South Korea, and the Indo-Pacific
August 25, 2023
Jenny Town
Commentary

The Case of Barbados in the Fight Against Climate Insecurity

Global South countries have an opportunity to strengthen South-South cooperation by reforming the international financial architecture.
August 25, 2023
Aude Darnal
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Internet Filtering in Iran Boosts VPN Business – Much of it Government-Owned

The lucrative nature of the VPN business has fed speculation about the involvement of influential people and institutions in Iran.
August 22, 2023
Mohammad Salami
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Ten Years of CPEC: A Decade of Disappointments

China's Belt and Road Initiative in Pakistan has met roadblocks in development and has heightened longstanding tensions in the region.
August 18, 2023
Osama Ahmad
Commentary

Ukraine Shows that Military Aid Transparency Is Possible

The United States' transparency on military aid in Ukraine demonstrates it can do the same for aid to other partners as well.
August 18, 2023
Elias Yousif
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