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Sudan, the “Forgotten War”
While the world's attention focuses on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, Sudan suffers through human rights atrocities and ethnic cleansing
Michael Curtin
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Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking
38 North’s report examines how North Korea’s economic policy decisions are made and rolled out under Kim Jong Un
Robert Carlin • Rachel Minyoung Lee
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China Sees an Opportunity in the Red Sea Crisis with the Houthis
The crisis has raised China’s profile as an external power while distracting the United States from Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific
Emil Avdaliani
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Making the Most of Japan-US Defense Industry Cooperation
Revamping Japan's industrial base and efforts to solidify the implementation of policy into practice will lift the alliance to new levels
Commander Jonathan Dorsey • Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan M. Walker
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Executions and Harsh Sentences Mount as Iran Nears 45th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
The Iranian regime has ramped up its crackdown on society while the world's attention has been focused on different regional conflicts
Anonymous
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Is Iran Losing its Control Over Shi’ite Militias?
Since the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iran seems to have lost its ability to mobilize and coordinate extremist militias across the Middle East.
Mohammad Mazhari
Commentary
Oman Keeps Trying to Dial Down Tensions in the Middle East
Oman has a long history of facilitating dialogue between Iran and Iran-backed groups and Iran's adversaries in the Arab world and the West
Giorgio Cafiero
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China’s Shifting Role in Yemen
China has shifted its role in Yemen to align more closely with Saudi Arabia, while maintaining a narrative of facilitation
Barbara Kelemen
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