Middle East
Iran's first reformist head of state has been elected in more than 20 years. He will have his hands full because power lies elsewhere.
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July 16, 2024
One and a Half Cheers as Iran Elects a More Moderate President
Iran's first reformist head of state has been elected in more than 20 years. He will have his hands full because power lies elsewhere.
July 12, 2024
NATO in the Crosshairs of the Houthis
The threat to global shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may have largely dropped from the news, but the issues it raises are central to NATO allies.
May 21, 2024
Russia Transmits Love Beams to Post-Raisi Iran
Iran is a key ally for Russia so any threat to the relationship is a matter of state.
May 21, 2024
Raisi’s Death Exposes Scarcity of Iranian Leaders
Iran’s senior ranks have been thinned by accident and assassination, even as the challenges facing it are becoming harder to fix.
April 18, 2024
Delight and Dismay After Iran’s Failed Missile Attack
Iran’s failed attack on Israel was a source of celebration for its neighbors in Azerbaijan and a reminder for Moscow of its waning influence.
March 28, 2024
AI Would Have Failed to Protect Mosul
Poor data contributed to the loss of Mosul to ISIS in 2014. AI tools could not have saved the city.
January 17, 2024
Regulating Online Content Is…Challenging
Tech platforms are over and under-moderating content — underlining the difficulty of navigating fundamental and legitimate disagreements about free speech.
January 17, 2024
All Smiles in the Russia-Iran Trade Bazaar
Circumventing Western sanctions is at the root of the two countries’ relations, but both have bigger ambitions.
January 16, 2024
Russia-Iran Outlaw Alliance Prospers, a Little
Russia is seeking Iranian missiles for its war and the two sides are making encouraging noises. But the deal is far from sealed
