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Mousavi

Opposition in the Iranian Diaspora and among Iranian Reformers: The Case of Mousavi

As an Iranian opposition coalesces in the diaspora, challenges loom on the horizon. How the diaspora approaches reformists inside Iran calling for a new constitution will help demonstrate just how cohesive Iran’s disparate opposition groups can become.

Majid Nikouei

U.S. flag, nuclear symbol, Iranian flag

In-Depth Reports

Iran’s Nuclear Endgame Warrants a Change in U.S. Strategy

The regime's latest step on uranium enrichment should compel the United States and its partners to snap back sanctions, bolster military deterrence, and plan for potential crisis scenarios.

Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

Iran Enriched Uranium to 84 Percent—But Can It Make a Nuclear Bomb?

The new reported level is well beyond most people’s “red line” and will likely draw much attention at the IAEA's March meeting.

Simon Henderson

Iran Missile

Iran’s Mounting Missile Threats to Neighboring Countries

Iran's ballistic missile program poses regional threats that require international solutions.

Mohammad Abu Ghazleh

Tehran protests

The Fractured Opposition to the Islamic Regime

The Iranian opposition has aligned itself well with the recent protest movement, but evidence of its ability to play an organizational or leadership role in future protests remains limited.

Ata Hoodashtian

Ghaani

What Do Iran’s Protests Mean for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region?

Internal instability in Iran may cause significant religious, economic, and political repercussions across the border in Iraq.

Zubir R. Ahmed
Nawzad Shukri

Iran Gen Z

Iranian Counterculture and Gen Z

Decades of underground counterculture have led to an informed and interconnected youth in Iran, now eager for freedom and change.

Arash Aalaei

Iranian and Russian flags on a table

Deepening Russia-Iran Relationship Should Worry Israel

The Kremlin will have many ways to thank Iran for supporting its war against Ukraine.

Nadav Pollak

Muscat

A Stabilizing Factor: Oman’s Quiet Influence amid Mounting Uncertainty in the Gulf

Based on its sound reputation as a conflict mediator and talks facilitator, Oman is well-positioned to tone down flaring rivalries in the Gulf and prevent tensions from spiraling out of control.

Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco

Saudi Arabia Flag

New Saudi Poll: Some Surprises on the U.S., Iran, Israel, Oil, and More

Saudis voiced their thoughts on global partners, internal dynamics, and regional issues, including opinions on the Iranian protests and nuclear dilemma.

David Pollock

Karrada District Iraq

Perpetrators of Stephen Troell’s Killing in Baghdad Remain Unknown

The circumstances surrounding Troell's death in November clearly indicate that the murder is tied to political infighting and the ongoing issue of armed militias in Iraq.

Mohanad Faris

Iran Drones

The Regional Impact of Iran’s Drones in Ukraine

Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine foreshadows potentially dangerous developments for U.S. forces and their allies in the Middle East.

Omar Alradad

Iran Soccer

Iran Team’s Ambivalent Approach to Protests During the World Cup

Iran's loss at the World Cup coincides with controversy and tensions both back home and around the globe.

S. Houseini

Iranian Protests

The Tenacity of Young Iranians in the Protest Movement

Despite the regime's crackdown, Iranian protestors are showing unprecedented resilience and unity in their demands, making the international community's next steps even more crucial.

Haleh Esfandiari

Eisenstadt monograph cover; U.S. "Plumbbob Hood" nuclear weapons test, 1957

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In-Depth Reports

Iran's Nuclear Hedging Strategy:

Shaping the Islamic Republic's Proliferation Calculus

Tehran’s willingness to pause aspects of its nuclear program may offer opportunities to stoke regime concerns about the potential costs of moving forward.

Michael Eisenstadt

Abdolhamid

Sunnis in Iran: Protesting Against Decades of Discrimination and Repression

After years of underrepresentation and repression at the hands of the regime, Iran's Sunni population is playing an important role in the current protests.

Mehrzad Boroujerdi

Iranian Protests and Attacks on KRI: An Attempt to Deflect from Domestic Turmoil

Iran's repeated attacks on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq represent the regime's efforts to both distract from internal opposition and disrupt external opposition support.

Nawras Jaff

Iraqi Protestor

Iraq’s ‘Armed Protest Syndrome’: From a Clash of Ideas to Violence

In order to restore the stability and authority of the Iraqi state, the Sudani government must endeavor to end the years-long connection between protests and reciprocal violence.

Abbas Abboud Salem

Mohammed Shia Sudani

The Formation of Iraq’s New Government is a Major Victory for Iran and Its Allies

Although framed as a government of solidarity between Shia, Sunni, and Kurdish factions, the Sudani government in Iraq gives Iran a significant arena in which to wield its influence.

Nawzad Shukri

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, gestures while speaking

The Demonstrations for Mahsa Amini: A Turning Point in Iran

Despite the Iranian regime’s efforts to suppress recent protests, they have quickly spread to every corner of the country, making this one of the most important events in Iran in more than four decades and suggesting this could be a turning point for the country's future.

Ziryan Rojhelati

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