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IranSource

Aug 15, 2024

Russian-Iranian military cooperation: How much can they depend on each other?

By Mark N. Katz

While the expansion of Russian-Iranian military cooperation might have already been in the works, these setbacks that Moscow and Tehran have experienced at the hands of US-backed Ukraine and Israel may only serve to increase it.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The UN finally advances a convention on cybercrime . . . and no one is happy about it

By Lisandra Novo

The treaty risks empowering authoritarian governments, harming global cybersecurity, and endangering human rights.

Digital Policy Human Rights

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Svetlova in Australia/Israel Jewish Affairs Council: “Who was Ismail Haniyeh?”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

By Zholia Parsi

Zholia Parsi describes protesting against gender apartheid in Afghanistan after the Taliban returned and abuse she faced as a result.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Novak quoted in VOA on Fijian Prime Minister’s visit to China ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

On August 13, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in VOA discussing Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to China ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Novak noted that Rabuka might use the visit to promote his vision of a “Zone of Peace” in Pacific foreign policy and encourage China to be a friendly […]

China Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The Olympic truce in French politics is ending. What happens next?

By Joely Virzi

Macron is basking in the success of a spectacular Olympics, but that success is unlikely to translate into political gains for the president or lead to compromises in the French Parliament.

European Union France

AfricaSource

Aug 14, 2024

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

By Rama Yade, Sibi Nyaoga

By getting mining investment right, the United States can set a new precedent for its collaboration with African countries in other areas, such as health, security, and technology.

Africa Energy Transitions

UkraineAlert

Aug 13, 2024

New US-Ukraine partnership proposal from influential senators is a recipe for bipartisan success

By Andrew D’Anieri

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham came to Kyiv this week with an ambitious bipartisan vision for the future of US-Ukrainian relations, writes Andrew D’Anieri.

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in Mosaic Magazine on Iran’s Strategy in the Western Hemisphere

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Aug 13, 2024

Katz quoted in Al Jazeera on Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

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