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Commentary

Consumers Protest the Gaza War by Boycotting US Goods

McDonald’s, Starbucks, and other high-profile American companies have been targeted because of their perceived support for Israel and its war on Gaza

Kristian Alexander

Policy Paper

The Emerging Great Game

China, the United States, and India are competing for hard power in the political, economic, and security realms in Nepal and Bangladesh

Christopher K. Colley

Commentary

Iran Carefully Weighs Response to Israeli Attack in Damascus

Iran is caught between a perceived need to retaliate to preserve its internal authority while fearing to escalate the conflict into full-scale war

Shahir Shahidsaless

Commentary

South Korea’s 2024 Legislative Election Primer

This primer provides an overview of South Korea’s upcoming legislative elections, the key players involved and what’s at stake

Kaitlyn King • Natalia Slavney

Commentary

Quarrel Over Hijab Triggers New Public Outrage in Iran

An altercation between a cleric and an unveiled woman in Qom has become the latest cause celebre in Iran, widening rift between the regime and society

Mohammad Mazhari

Commentary

Has Conflict on the Korean Peninsula Become Inevitable?

Relying on deterrence and reminding the North of the overwhelming power of the United States and its allies has not had the desired effect

Jenny Town

Commentary

Political Cooperation Can Stem the Resurgent Threat of Militancy in Pakistan

Counterterrorism coordination between federal and provincial governments is essential to curb terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

Usama Nizamani

Commentary

Germany’s Blanket Support for Israel Has Undermined Its Utility as a Middle East Mediator

Germany has been among Israel's strongest supporters since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, providing both diplomatic backing and significant arms transfers.

Sajjad Safaei