Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

What Drives Israel-Iran Hostility? How Might it be Resolved?

Several developments could change Iran's calculus regarding Israel, notably more Arabs' acceptance of the state of Israel and normalization of relations with
March 22, 2023
Shireen Hunter
Commentary

Expanding the Australia Group’s Chemical Weapons Precursors Control List with a Family-Based Approach

Stimson’s Nonproliferation Compliance Cheminformatics Tool can help expand Chemical Weapons Precursors lists by enabling family-based approaches, closing loopholes for proliferators.
March 20, 2023
Stefano Costanzi
Commentary

US Security Assistance to Somalia

Understanding the long history of U.S. military aid to Somalia amidst a surge in fighting.
March 20, 2023
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Iraqi Private Sector Languishes 20 Years After US Invasion

Despite hundreds of billions in assistance provided by the U.S. since 2003, corruption and mismanagement have taken a toll on Iraqi businesses.
March 20, 2023
Ahmad Bunnia
Commentary

The Taliban continues to struggle for international recognition

The Taliban’s inability to address the security and economic concerns of its partners will only exacerbate the glaring issues plaguing Afghanistan.
March 17, 2023
Dante Schulz
Commentary

Retrospective: US Invasion of Iraq was a Mixed Blessing for Iran

The U.S.'s toppling of Saddam Hussein allowed Iran to expand its regional influence, but it also caused backlash that spurred terrorism and
March 17, 2023
Javad Heiran-Nia
Commentary

The Evolution & Future of Japan-Europe Ties

A look back—and ahead—at the arc of cooperation between Japan and Europe.
March 16, 2023
Yoko Iwama
Commentary

The Story Behind China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal

Prolonged negotiations over security assurances preceded Beijing's breakthrough in restoring diplomatic relations, sources say.
March 13, 2023
Saeed Azimi
Commentary

China Shows its Constructive Side by Brokering a Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

How the China-brokered Iran-Saudi deal will impact the region and the world.
March 10, 2023
Barbara Slavin
Commentary

Continental Drift? India-Russia Ties After One Year of War in Ukraine

How the Russia-Ukraine war is accelerating three long-term shifts in Indian foreign policy.
March 9, 2023
Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar
Commentary

Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls

Violence against women and girls is a global crisis that requires the attention and action of every country.
March 8, 2023
Julie Gregory
Commentary

Download in Progress: Addressing the Gender Dimensions of Cyber Security

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to increase momentum and commitment in the area of gender and cyber security.
March 8, 2023
Allison Pytlak
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