Politics and Government

Iran
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Iran Claws Back Its Regional Influence
Jordan R. Reimer
Jan 17, 2020
The World Post
Last year, Iran faced protests at home as well as in Iraq and Lebanon, where thousands rallied against Tehran's regional hegemony. But with its recent machinations and the fallout over the killing of Soleimani, Iran has succeeded in changing the regional conversation.
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Iraq
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Iraq at the Crossroads
Linda Robinson
Dec 18, 2019
Fox News Channel
The protests gripping Iraq pose an extraordinary challenge to Baghdad's political leadership, which must move the country ahead or step aside. Unless it finds the will to compromise for the common good, the governing class could risk thrusting the country into civil war.
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Afghanistan
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The Post's Afghanistan Series
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Dec 17, 2019
The Hill
The Washington Post series “The Afghanistan Papers” charges that “senior U.S. officials failed to tell the truth about the war in Afghanistan throughout the 18-year campaign.” As someone who was both an occasional participant in and frequent critic of the Bush and Obama administrations' Afghan policy deliberations, James Dobbins finds this charge considerably exaggerated.
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Iran
commentary
Don't Expect a Thaw in Iran
Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Dec 11, 2019
Foreign Policy
Iran's recent protests could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Iran's domestic politics. Whatever happens inside the country, though, it will not likely change Iran's foreign policy.
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Georgia (country)
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Whither Georgia?
Denis Corboy, William Courtney @courtneywmh, Kenneth Yalowitz
Dec 9, 2019
The National Interest
Georgia's status as a post-Soviet democratic leader is under challenge. A flawed presidential election, use of force against protesters, and political manipulations have strained public confidence and brought mounting public protests. Domestic calm may hinge on improving political dialogue and conducting free and fair parliamentary elections next year.
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, Reducing Crime, Medical Marijuana: RAND Weekly Recap
Dec 6, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on what the U.S. can do about Hong Kong, reducing crime in Chicago, medical marijuana, and more.
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Iran
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With Chaos in the Streets of Iran, Here's How the United States Could Help the Iranian People
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Dec 3, 2019
Los Angeles Times
The Iranian people deserve American support. But current U.S. policies are hurting the cause that Iranians are fighting for while failing to achieve any strategic objectives.
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Hong Kong
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U.S. Policy Options for Hong Kong
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Dec 2, 2019
Council on Foreign Relations
After months of escalating police violence and protester resistance, matters in Hong Kong have come to a head. What steps could the United States consider to reduce the prospect of a resurgence in violence?
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Artificial Intelligence
blog
Artificial Intelligence Bias, Russia, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 29, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on bias in algorithms, Russia's limits in the Middle East, understanding the fentanyl crisis, and more.
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Hong Kong
commentary
Hong Kong's Historic Election Probably Won't Reverse Current Trends
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Nov 27, 2019
The Hill
Whatever fate awaits Hong Kong, recent trends leave little reason for optimism. It is becoming an increasingly violent and polarized place that might prompt Chinese military action, and the crisis has opened a new wound in U.S.–China relations. The best hope is that the recent election reminds all sides why Hong Kong is worth saving.
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International Diplomacy
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City Diplomacy Has Been on the Rise. Policies Are Finally Catching Up
Rafiq Dossani, Sohaela Amiri
Nov 22, 2019
United Press International
Cities are not signing international treaties, nor do they have embassies around the world. But they can engage in all kinds of negotiations, reach agreements, and influence world politics. The State Department could tap into this power to enhance U.S. diplomacy, global image, and influence.
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Political Reform Movements
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The Arab Spring in the Upside-Down
Jordan R. Reimer
Nov 21, 2019
The World Post
Where the original Arab Spring protests removed authoritarian leaders, the current demonstrators in Iraq and Lebanon are trying to topple popularly elected governments. This could have dramatic implications for the future of representative democracy in the Middle East.
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Global Climate Change
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How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans
Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert
Nov 14, 2019
GreenBiz.com
While the U.S. government has announced its intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, most presidential candidates and many states have proposed climate plans of their own. How might voters determine if any of these plans can seriously address climate change?
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Political Reform Movements
commentary
Don't Overestimate the Power of Iraqi Protests
Jeffrey Martini, Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Nov 14, 2019
Foreign Policy
As protests in Iraq grow, a “good news” narrative seems to be developing that they are a significant blow to Iranian influence. But the bigger story is not who is up and who is down between Washington and Tehran; it is that yet another Arab public has taken to the streets demanding change.
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong's Digital Protests: Blizzard Case Could Be a Warning for Fortune 500 Companies
Sale Lilly @SaleLilly
Oct 29, 2019
Korea Times
Blizzard-Activision recently found itself drawn into the political controversy surrounding the Hong Kong protests. The experience could serve as a warning for other companies that could find themselves plunged into crisis-management mode by world events.
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Politics and Government
commentary
Zimbabwe’s Neighbors Express Solidarity Against a False Enemy
Jon Temin, Alexander H. Noyes @alexhnoyes, Mark Bellamy
Oct 25, 2019
The Washington Post
The notion that sanctions are primarily responsible for the economic collapse in Zimbabwe is a useful fiction promoted by that country's authoritarian elite. In reality, the ruling party, in power for 39 years, has no one to blame but itself.
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Politics and Government

Iran Claws Back Its Regional Influence

Iraq at the Crossroads

The Post's Afghanistan Series

Don't Expect a Thaw in Iran

Whither Georgia?

Hong Kong, Reducing Crime, Medical Marijuana: RAND Weekly Recap

With Chaos in the Streets of Iran, Here's How the United States Could Help the Iranian People

U.S. Policy Options for Hong Kong

Artificial Intelligence Bias, Russia, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap

Hong Kong's Historic Election Probably Won't Reverse Current Trends

City Diplomacy Has Been on the Rise. Policies Are Finally Catching Up

The Arab Spring in the Upside-Down

How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans

Don't Overestimate the Power of Iraqi Protests

Hong Kong's Digital Protests: Blizzard Case Could Be a Warning for Fortune 500 Companies

Zimbabwe’s Neighbors Express Solidarity Against a False Enemy

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