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What to Watch in Iran’s Latest Protests
The latest round of protests in Iran began on Sunday (December 28), sparked by a group of mobile phone and technology merchants in Tehran going on…
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On Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s devoted to one simple, profound act: being grateful.
Nov 27, 2025
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Why Some Countries Fight So Hard to Stay Independent
Poland’s foreign minister has remarked that his country would “eat grass” before ever becoming a Russian colony again.
Nov 13, 2025
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Lavrov’s Visit to Tehran and the Shifting Global Order
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran today, meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and Iranian President Masoud…
Feb 25, 2025
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Ali Akbar Salehi on Khamenei’s Red Line, Russia’s View of Nuclear Talks, and Growing Consensus on the US
Feb 21, 2025
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Khamenei’s Red Lines: Absolute or Negotiable?
Today, February 7, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a rejection of negotiations with the United States today, reinforcing his…
Feb 7, 2025
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Trump’s Iran Policy
Sanctions, Diplomacy & What Comes Next
Feb 6, 2025
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The Unequal War
Reflections on the Gaza Ceasefire and Israel’s Strategic Defeat
Jan 22, 2025
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What I've Learned from Mindfulness Meditation
Three Books that Helped Me Discover the Science, Philosophy, and Practice of Meditation
Jan 5, 2025
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Inside Iran & the Region 003
Iran’s Missile Costs, Musk-Iravani Meeting, and an IRGC General's Regional Take
Nov 15, 2024
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Elon Musk, Iran, and Trump: A New Backchannel in U.S.-Iran Relations?
Exploring the High-Stakes Implications of Musk’s Role in U.S.-Iran Dialogue
Nov 15, 2024
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Sinwar’s Killing: Will It End the War?
Netanyahu’s Messianic War and the Stakes for Israel’s Future
Oct 17, 2024
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