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Commentary

Iran’s Victory in Syria is Not Worry Free

Tehran’s current composure is not turbulence-free, and there are various factors that still worry Iran, for starters, Syria’s profound economic crisis
May 24, 2023
Arman Mahmoudian
Commentary

Ukraine War Ushers in a New Bipolar World Led by the US and China

The shift toward bipolarity can be seen in the Middle East as powers that traditionally allied with the West are hedging in
May 22, 2023
Emil Avdaliani
Commentary

SAV Q&A with Cyril Almeida – Imran Khan’s Arrest and Implications for Pakistan’s Future

SAV spoke with Cyril Almeida on the significance of Imran Khan's arrest, and its impact on Pakistan's political future.
May 19, 2023
Cyril Almeida
Commentary

Arabs Normalize with Syria Out of Fear of Iran and Uncertainty About US Policy

Syria’s readmission to the Arab League crowned by a summit on May 19 in Saudi Arabia is a failure for U.S. values
May 18, 2023
Bassam Barabandi
Commentary

Cleaning Up the Orbit

As engagement in space increases, the United States can become a leader by addressing orbital debris through compliance
May 16, 2023
James Maxcy
Commentary

What Can UN Peacekeeping Learn from Ukraine’s Drones?

The democratization of airpower in Ukraine and other recent conflicts demonstrates growing threats and new opportunities for UN peacekeeping
May 15, 2023
Kelly A. Grieco
Commentary

In Iran, What Women Wear has Long Been Both Personal and Political

The continuing crackdown coincides with a record number of executions in Iran, many for unrelated matters such as drug offenses. The high
May 15, 2023
Anonymous
Commentary

North Korea’s Energy Sector: Civilian Solar Power

DPRK defector interviews, state media and satellite imagery point to an uptick in personal solar installations as citizens adopt a "do-it-yourself" attitude.
May 12, 2023
Natalia Slavney
Commentary

What are the Limits of Iran-Saudi Détente?

Regional powers lack capacity to become hegemons and so are forming new arrangements as middle powers that seek solutions in areas where
May 10, 2023
Javad Heiran-Nia
JCPOA
Commentary

A Requiem for the Iran Deal

Contacts continue to free US and other hostages and to encourage Iran to increase transparency about its nuclear advances. It is already
May 8, 2023
Barbara Slavin
Commentary

The Fragile Balance Between Israel’s Domestic Crisis and Its Nuclear Status

Amid domestic strife and an erosion of democratic values, Israel’s nuclear politics may also face a reckoning.
May 4, 2023
Ludovica Castelli
Commentary

Iran’s Brain Drain Accelerates as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies

The ascent of ultra-conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president and economic and social chaos resulting from his incompetence and excesses have fueled
May 2, 2023
Kourosh Ziabari
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