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DiplomacyIran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, United States

What’s next for Iran after the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal?

Ehsan Ahrari

Iran versus the United States Commenting on competitive interactions between a weak and a strong state, Thucydides is reported to have stated: “The strong do what they have to do and…

DiplomacyChina, Doklam Plateau, India

What to Expect from Modi’s Participation in China’s Upcoming SCO Summit

Abigail C. Grace

India's Modi attends Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit on the heels of strained Sino-Indian ties. China’s President Xi Jinping is known for his predisposition towards grand diplomatic gestures that demonstrate to…

DiplomacyAfrican Union, Argentina, Colombia, European Union

10 Geopolitical Silver Linings in 2017

Claire Felter

In a year of tumult, were there any positive trends? Experts point to a number of areas where progress was made, from reducing child mortality and poverty to improving women’s…

DiplomacyEstonia, European Union, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom

The European Union Faces Challenges to Its Legitimacy in 2018

Joshua Ball

The European Union will need to implement badly needed reforms to maintain its legitimacy. The 2016 Brexit vote and rising the popularity of far-right nationalist political parties in Western Europe…

DiplomacyIsrael, Palestinian Territories, United States

What’s At Stake With the U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem

Zachary Laub

President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy there could inspire protest and set back the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. “Today, we finally acknowledge the obvious:…

DiplomacyIsrael, Palestinian Territories, United States

U.S. Recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli Capital

Joshua Ball

Despite international opposition, the U.S. will relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The United States formally recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, according to an announcement made by President…

DiplomacyFrance, Geopolitics, Russia, United Kingdom

Why Should France Stay in the European Union?

Joshua Ball

Elections in France are over, and the race has been decided. Out of the two final candidates: Marine Le Pen, the far-right politician who claims that France should shut its…