Asia-Pacific
Conflict in the Caucasus may not be over
Azerbaijan’s takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh has unleashed a grab bag of regional rivalries that have the potential to turn hostile
October 11, 2023
Shireen Hunter
Middle East
Unresolved Palestinian issue remains a major source of Mideast tension
It's undeniable that the conflict in Israel-Palestine fuels instability across the region and negatively affects US relations.
May 01, 2022
Middle East
Time to look inward: Not all of Iran's problems are caused by the West
To this author's mind, ideology continues to distort Tehran's foreign — and domestic — policies.
December 28, 2021
Middle East
There goes the neighborhood: How Iran may be impacted by Taliban rule
Tehran has a long history with the Pashtuns across the border so their optimism is a bit tempered these days.
September 01, 2021
Middle East
Iran's next president unlikely to seek deals with the US
The expected winner will probably focus more attention on auditioning to replace the Supreme Leader.
June 16, 2021
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