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Anastasia Likhacheva: Surviving “Sanctions from Hell”
Anastasia Likhacheva, Dean at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, discusses strategies for surviving sanctions, the prospect of sanctions relief, and the appearance of a new generation of Russian elites.
Anastasia Likhacheva • Peter Slezkine
Commentary
Azerbaijan’s Deepening Energy Ties With Israel
Azerbaijan has boosted ties with Israel despite Israel’s harsh prosecution of the Gaza war since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023
Fuad Shahbazov
Commentary
Iran’s Crisis Deepens as Informal Networks Flourish
Hardliners’ new assault on the Pezeshkian government in Iran highlights enduring barriers to reform and reconciliation with the West
Mohammad Salami
Podcast Episode 🎧
Fyodor Lukyanov: Interviewing Putin and Other Adventures
We talk to Fyodor Lukyanov, editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, about Russia and global affairs.
Fyodor Lukyanov • Peter Slezkine
Commentary
Trump-Zelensky Summit Breakdown Tests Ishiba’s Foreign Policy Resolve
Ishiba’s cautious response to the Trump-Zelensky summit collapse raises question’s about Japan’s long-standing foreign policy principles
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary
Kurdish Leader’s Call for Peace Could Reshape the Middle East
Historic call opens rare opportunity to de-escalate long-standing conflict across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran
Binar FK
Commentary
Cyber and Climate Threats: Shared Risks, Resilience, and Response Strategies
How cyber and climate risks intersect in the Caribbean—and why resilience strategies must evolve
Carolyn Gruber • Allison Pytlak
Issue Brief
Too Little, Too Late: China Steps Up Military Aid to Myanmar’s Junta
China has doubled down on aid to Myanmar’s military government, but this might not turn the tide of the conflict
Zachary Abuza • Nyein Nyein Thant Aung
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Experts
Events
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Off Ramps From Confrontation in Southern Asia Book Launch and Discussion
  • May 2, 2019
  • 12:30 - 2:00 PM
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Economic Briefing and Investment Opportunities in the Philippines
  • April 10, 2019
  • 10:30am-12:00pm
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US-China Competition “Short of War,” 1991-2018
  • March 26, 2019
  • 9:30am - 11:00am
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International Disaster Response: Rebuilding the Quad? New Views From the Next Generation Book Launch
  • March 11, 2019
  • 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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After Hanoi: Next Steps for the US and the DPRK
  • March 6, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Letters From the Mekong; Toward a Sustainable Water-Energy-Food Future in Cambodia
  • February 27, 2019
  • 10:30am-12:00pm
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Last Days of the Mighty Mekong Book Launch
  • February 19, 2019
  • 4:00 PM
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India and Nuclear Asia: Forces, Doctrine, and Danger
  • January 17, 2019
  • 9:30am - 11:00am
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