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Commentary

Wagner Mutiny Could Push a Weak Russia Closer to Iran

A weaker Russia needs Iran more; on the other hand, a weaker Russia threatens both countries’ authoritarian model of governance.
July 5, 2023
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

Iran’s Nuclear Program Has a Long History of Advances, Setbacks and Diplomatic Pauses

Iran's nuclear program and hedging strategy have a long history, going back to the days when Iran and the U.S. were friends.
June 28, 2023
Sina Azodi
Commentary

How do we Measure (Successful) Global Leadership?

A discussion with Robert Bosch Senior Vice President Henry Alt-Haaker on Stimson's Global Governance Index.
June 27, 2023
Richard Ponzio
Commentary

India’s Defense Indigenization: An Emerging Arms Exporter?

India needs to explore the market and a trusted buyer for its arms by engaging in diplomatic efforts and further arms sales
June 26, 2023
Mukesh Kumar
Commentary

Ajay Banga’s Chance to Prioritize and Reform Climate Adaptation Financing

A new World Bank President provides the opportunity to reform lending practices for climate adaptation funding in developing countries.
June 26, 2023
Natalie Fiertz
Commentary

Peace for Yemen Elusive Despite Iran-Saudi Deal and Saudi-Houthi Talks

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis are seeking a long-term cease-fire. Saudi-Iran détente can facilitate this, but it is not the decisive factor.
June 26, 2023
Marc Martorell Junyent
Commentary

Will the New Agenda for Peace and Summit of the Future Transform the UN?

The UN’s tools and concepts are due for an update to keep up with an ever-changing world.
June 22, 2023
Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary

Iran Fears Israel-Arab Security Integration More Than Normalization

Iran is carefully watching reports that Saudi Arabia may normalize relations with Israel and making it clear that it can “resist” any
June 21, 2023
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

Iran’s Claims of Developing a Hypersonic Missile Raise Doubts

Iran recently announced that it had developed a hypersonic missile that can fly at 15 times the speed of sound and defeat
June 15, 2023
Robert Czulda
Commentary

Iran Further Narrows Scope for Political Participation as it Prepares for Key Elections in 2024

The Iranian regime is sidelining even some conservative political factions as it tries to increase the odds that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
June 14, 2023
Anonymous
Commentary

US-China war risks grow as Beijing sees little point in talking to Biden’s team

The two most powerful nations have entered a perilous phase of miscommunication and mis-signalling – which usually occurs as a prelude to
June 11, 2023
Lanxin Xiang
Commentary

Why the Iranian Government Neglects the Nation’s Cultural Heritage

The neglect in Iran’s heritage has deepened a schism between a public that values those traditions and a government that finds this
June 9, 2023
Kourosh Ziabari
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