Untangling the Threads of Iran’s Nuclear Narrative
It's been a busy few weeks for Iran-related headlines: domestic turmoil triggered by the…
Finding Syria’s Disappeared Requires More Than a New Institution
Since the Syrian uprising erupted more than a decade ago, tens of…
Putin Faces Mobilization Backlash in the North Caucasus
Vladimir Lenin once said, "there are decades where nothing happens, and there…
Iranian and Turkish Moves to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Raises Its Profile
Held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 16, the 2022 summit…
What is Driving Russia-Iran Energy Cooperation?
As Europe prepares for a winter without Russian gas, the Kremlin is…
Debunking the Latest 2020 Conspiracy Theory from a Leading Trump Election Denier
One of the most conspiracy-minded "con artists" who sought to elevate and…
174 Dead After Crowd Crush Indonesian Football Match in Kanjuruhan Stadium
At least 174 people died and hundreds were injured in violence and…
Tech Billionaires Are Actually Dumber Than You Think
It turns out that many of today's billionaires are selfish, lonely men…
Key Senate Committee Passes Bill to Prevent Trump-Like Electoral College Coups
An 1887 law would be reformed to prevent radicals in state government…
Empowering MENA’s Female Workforce
In recent years, a seemingly endless stream of conferences, workshops, and studies…