A Pact for the People? Inclusive Multilateralism in a World of Change
…and other milestone events in 2025, it is clear: we are approaching a critical juncture. These gatherings are not just about fixing the system—they are about reshaping it for a…
To Ensure Equitable Resettlement, We Must Rethink the Chagos Marine Protected Area
…species. It is also home to 300 species of coral, including the largest coral atoll in the world. Leaked communications between a UK Foreign Office official and the US, however,…
After Assad, Time For A New Nationalism in the Middle East
…as “Arab causes.” Iran may face increased internal pressure to reassess its foreign policy priorities, particularly in light of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered a…
How Türkiye Navigates Between the United States and Europe
…and Greece.” Another persistent source of tension revolves around the Kurds. In other words, public opinion in the United States and elsewhere is influenced by diaspora groups that have long-standing…
Navigating Seabed Mining in the Cook Islands: A Conversation with John Parianos
…the other two pillars, to address questions from the diaspora. Mahlet Mesfin: I’d like to take you through a thought experiment — imagining two different scenarios over the next five…
Podcast with Johanna Mendelson Forman on food and conflict
…and immigrants to make a living through sharing their culture’s food. “All the different communities of diaspora, it’s all the same: they go to a new place, they don’t have…
Kurdish Peace Process Makes Slow Gains, With Regional Ramifications
…military advancements including drone warfare have severely weakened PKK capacity inside Turkey. While the group retains regional influence through affiliated groups in Syria, Iran, and among the diaspora in Europe,…
Iran and Israel Use Media and Propaganda to Try to Shape Post-Attack Reality
…Aviv was momentarily distracted by the Iranian threat. Others, however, viewed the Iranian operation as a total failure and a blow to Iran’s military reputation. In the Iranian diaspora, Reza…