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Postwar Iran – Between militarization and economic development

Middle East Djavad Salehi-Isfahani - June 30, 2025.

The 12-day war that pitted Iran against two nuclear powers, Israel and the United States, is one of those conflicts that permits all sides to...

The disbandment of the last opposition movement in Hong Kong

China TA | AP Insight - June 29, 2025.

Hong Kong has lost its last pro-democracy political party as Beijing continues to exert political pressure on opposition activists. The "one country, two systems" principle...

Under pressure from its MPs, the Starmer cabinet gives in on the welfare reforms

UK TA | AP Insight - June 27, 2025.

The UK government is making concessions on its ambitious welfare reform plan. The latest U-turn by Keir Starmer's government came from within its own ranks...

India is shifting away from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization because of Pakistan

India TA | AP Insight - June 26, 2025.

India dealt a blow to the China-dominated Shanghai Cooperation Organization by refusing to sign a joint statement from a meeting of defense ministers. This organization,...

There are no “ironclad” defence commitments, even within the EU

EU Ferry Biedermann - June 26, 2025.

Europe’s defences don’t just suffer from an American or NATO problem, they’re much more fatally undermined by a European problem. That is the takeaway not...

Why is China taking a quiet stance on the Iranian crisis?

China TA | AP Insight - June 25, 2025.

Despite being a close ally of Iran, China has given only a lukewarm verbal response and a routine call for peace and dialogue in Iran's...

Trump is undermining one of America’s crown jewels

US Anne O. Krueger - June 25, 2025.

US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University and its international students have shocked the world, not just because of their crudeness but also because...

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