Politics & Diplomacy

South Asia midyear pause: Taking stock of 2021

By South Asia Center

South Asia will face crucial issues like human security, regional stability, economic prosperity, and the pandemic in the remainder of 2021. How should we understand the region's prospects as we embark on the second half of the year? Our South Asia experts weigh in.

The Federal Innovator Podcast 3: “Mapping UX Innovation”

For the Defense Department, designing with the user in mind means designing for the warfighter, offering them the tools they need to protect and serve effectively. what outstanding UX looks like, How can bad UX prove a barrier to mission success? And what does it take to bring user-centric design to life for the federal government? In this episode, co-hosts Tim Irvine and Stephanie Wander are joined by Colt Whittall, chief experience officer for the U.S. Air Force.

The ‘Balkanization’ of Iran is a fantasy. Here’s why.

By Raz Zimmt

Despite the profound differences between the various ethnic groups, Iran has existed as a separate political and cultural entity with a unique national identity for centuries, unlike most Arab nation-states, whose borders were shaped by Western powers after World War I.