Tag: Iran

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  Collateral Damage? Central Asia and the South Caucasus in the Israel-Iran Conflict

  Both Central Asian and South Caucasian states border Iran and rely on key transit routes as well as economic and political ties with Tehran as they seek to bolster their sovereignty through multi-vector regional foreign policies. To what extent are these goals compromised by U.S. and Israeli efforts to isolate Iran? On July 28, 2025,

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  CRANK Call | June 2025

  CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). June 2025 Highlights Russia and China condemn Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran but offer limited support When Israel launched military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and other targets on June 13,

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  Rising Lion, Falling Order? The Israel-Iran Conflict and What’s Next

  Following Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”—a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military installations, nuclear facilities, and leadership—the Middle East has once again been plunged into turmoil. How likely is direct U.S. involvement, including a potential bombing campaign? What are the implications for global oil markets? Could this conflict open the door to renewed diplomacy over

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  CRANK Call | May 2025

  CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). May 2025 Highlights President Xi visits Russia for Victory Day President Xi Jinping of China made a state visit to Moscow from May 7–9 to commemorate Victory Day, marking the end of

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  CRANK Call | April 2025

  CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). April 2025 Highlights China rejects Gazprom offer of additional gas via Kazakhstan Amid increasing financial strain on Gazprom due to its decreased sales to Europe, China has reportedly rejected the Russian firm’s

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