R. Parchizadeh, JPost
From the very beginning of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the leaders of the regime constituted the function of elections in Iran as a demonstration of public support.
Anchal Vohra, Foreign Policy
The Israeli government used to try buying off the group's compliance. Now it's intent on using reconstruction money to coerce it.
Daniel Flitton, Lowy Interpreter
A story of spies and deception and the deadly
consequences of crossing a tiny nation in the heart of Africa.
Aaron Stein, FPRI
After taking office in January, the Biden administration began a review of American policy in Syria and the ongoing civil war there. This review sought to turn the page on Trump administration policies, which shifted U.S. priorities in Syria from the narrow goal of fighting the Islamic State to expanding the mission to counter Iran and to safeguard Syrian oil from Bashar al-Assad. The Trump-era policy stemmed from the administration's
J. Rovner, WOTR
A week into his administration, President Joe Biden announced that he was "putting the climate crisis at the center of United States foreign policy and national security," and directed the intelligence community to draft a national intelligence estimate on the implications of climate change. In so doing, the president injected new urgency into an old question: What counts as a national security threat?
Fred Kaplan, Slate
Some of the bleakest moments in the Cold War led to thaws. It just might happen again.
Martin Wolf, Financial Times
America's economy suffers from inequality and poor labour performance but this is not due to global trade
B. Khajehpour, Al Mon.
With Iranians heading to the polls to elect a new president later this week, tackling economic challenges is the top priority for many voters. The average Iranian has faced high inflation and economic stagnation over the past few years, and a basic expectation is for the next president to restore some of the lost purchasing power and induce a degree of economic stability. That is why all seven candidates use any opportunity to lay out plans on how to address the country's economic ills. Читать дальше...
Zoe Williams, Guardian
Keir Starmer could use this opportunity to reveal who he really is and not be afraid to win enemies as well as friends
Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs
Can Israel's New Coalition Overcome His Legacy?
Stuart Lau, Politico EU
Leaders from the G7 wealthy democracies on Sunday admonished China for its human rights abuses and unfair economic practices — creating the strongest collective warning the group has sent Beijing since President Xi Jinping's rise to power nearly a decade ago.
B. Ghosh, B-berg
In the Persian puppet theater known as Shah Selim Bazi, tragicomic tales of court intrigue gave audiences a glimpse into the mind of their ruler and the workings of his administration. Behind the screen, the strings were pulled by the "morshed," or spiritual leader, who also served as narrator. This allowed him to manipulate not only the marionettes but also public opinion.
Noah Gordon, Internationale Politik
All the German parties want credit for raising climate targets. But none wants to be blamed for raising carbon prices to achieve them.
Georg Riekeles, Project Syndicate
Many in Switzerland have failed to recognize that their exorbitant privileges vis-à-vis the European Union could not continue. The Swiss government's recent withdrawal from talks on an EU framework agreement could reduce the country's single-market access and prompt a fundamental rethink of its relationship with the bloc.
Richard Littlejohn, Daily Mail
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. Forgive me if I have used this famous line from The Godfather: Part III before. But I can't think of a more appropriate response to the latest extension of the Covid clampdown.
Matthew Funaiole, CSIS
Recent commercial satellite imagery reveals that China has made substantial progress in the construction of its third aircraft carrier, commonly known as the Type 003. The vessel is slated to become the largest surface combatant in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and significantly upgrade China's naval capabilities.
Ted Galen Carpenter, National Interest
If Biden truly wants to salvage the summit and produce worthwhile results, a totally different approach is essential.
