Tag: Iran
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Iran: What Comes Next?
Iran has recently seen one of the most significant waves of political protest since the fall of the Shah in 1979. The state repression unleashed to counter the protests appears to have resulted in thousands of deaths. While the intensity of the unrest seems to have ebbed for now, it seems to many observers that
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Another Strike on Iran Would Not Serve U.S. Interests
In the aftermath of the massive protests in Iran earlier this month, President Trump faces a momentous decision on whether to respond to the Iranian regime’s repression with military strikes intended to weaken its hold on power. At the height of the violence, American and Israeli officials warned him that more time was needed to
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Iraq After the 2025 Elections
The November 2025 Iraqi elections produced strong results for incumbent Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani and saw a high voter turnout. Masoud Barzani’s KDP and Muhammad Halbusi’s Taqaddum also performed well. Nevertheless, government formation will likely require months of negotiations. The Shi’a Coordination Framework will advance its own vision for a governing coalition, while Muqtada al-Sadr
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CRANK Call | September 2025
CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). September 2025 Highlights Russia and Iran strengthen relations after tensions over June war, conclude deal for nuclear power plants Russia and Iran have taken several steps in recent weeks—both rhetorical and substantive—to
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CRANK Call | August 2025
CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). August 2025 Highlights Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement signed at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a memorandum of understanding for the
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