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How Iran’s Next President Sees an Emerging “New World Order”
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Editor’s Note: Javad Heiran-Nia is a frequent contributor to Stimson on Iranian foreign policy, which he focuses on at a Tehran-based think tank. He is particularly expert on Iran’s relations with Russia, China and neighboring states. By Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Middle East Perspectives The concept of a U.S.-led “new world order” was popularized by…
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The geopolitical causes of Georgia’s political crisis
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, now in its 29th month, has crystallized into a strategic effort to coerce Kyiv and the international community into accepting the Kremlin’s terms for peace. This complex situation is further complicated by differing perspectives among various stakeholders, including member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European…
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Will Iran join global financial watchdog FATF under Pezeshkian?
Pezeshkian has promised better days for Iran, but will he revive the once-thwarted negotiations required to make change happen? Newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on July 6, 2024, in Tehran, Iran. – Majid Saeedi/Getty Images July 13, 2024 Iran’s…
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How Myanmar’s Central Bank Facilitates the Junta’s Oppression – The Interpreter
Over the three years since Myanmar’s military overthrew the county’s elected government, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has emerged as a critical component of the junta’s apparatus of public oppression. It is the principal actor providing the junta — the self-styled State Administrative Council, or the SAC — with the financial resources to wage…
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NATO’s Rogue State
Turkey continues to undermine U.S., Israeli, and Western interests. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan must stop supporting Russia, cease undermining the NATO alliance, and end backing for Hamas. This week’s NATO summit in Washington, DC, provides an ideal opportunity for Turkey to show that it seeks to mend its ways. If Erdogan fails to act, the…
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Guiding Light: The Clergy’s Role Beyond Politics in Elections
The Consequences of Political Discord An editorial posted in Hammihan Online noted that if asked two months ago about the short-term future, there would have been no clear horizon. For the medium term, anticipation was centered on the 1404 elections, which seemed bleak. Even following the helicopter crash, prospects remained uncertain. However, the editorial argued…
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Iranians Voted for Change. Will They Get It?
The sudden death of conservative President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May has led to a surprising shift in Iran’s political landscape. Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, has been elected as his successor, ending three years of conservative dominance over all branches of government. This period was characterized by enduring economic hardships and widespread…
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Talking Nicely with Pezeshkian While Postponing Major Steps – The Washington Institute
Iran’s new reformist president will need time to generate consensus at home before making any significant foreign policy moves; Washington should do the same. Masoud Pezeshkian takes office as Iran’s president on August 5, just three months before the U.S. presidential election. In a bitterly fought campaign season, policymakers in Washington will be hard-pressed to…
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Border Traffic: How Syria Uses Captagon to Gain Leverage Over Saudi Arabia – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Since 2011, the Gulf region has seen a significant escalation in the scale and sophistication of drug trafficking. There has been a particular increase in the supply of Captagon, a codrug of amphetamine and theophylline, whose consumption threatens social peace. However, the issue extends beyond organized crime to affect politics. The Syrian regime of President Bashar…
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Border Traffic: How Syria Uses Captagon to Gain Leverage Over Saudi Arabia – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Since 2011, the Gulf region has seen a significant escalation in the scale and sophistication of drug trafficking. There has been a particular increase in the supply of Captagon, a codrug of amphetamine and theophylline, whose consumption threatens social peace. However, the issue extends beyond organized crime to affect politics. The Syrian regime of President Bashar…