Iran fought its first direct war against Israel entirely on its own, without the backing of its usual “Axis of Resistance” partners and support from key allies such as Russia and China. The full extent of Tehran’s waning influence can be clearly seen in the aftermath of the Israel-Iran war. What are the broader implications for the Middle East going forward?

 

The Backlash to Belt and Road

[caption id="attachment_55255574" align="aligncenter" width="3424"] Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 5, 2017 in Xiamen, Fujian Province of…

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Just and Unjust Leaks

[caption id="attachment_55255569" align="aligncenter" width="5288"] NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden speaks via videoconference at "Why Didn't a Tech Journalist Break PRISM?" during the 2014 SXSW…

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Did Khomeini Kidnap Moussa Al-Sadr?

[caption id="attachment_55255521" align="aligncenter" width="585"] Imam Musa al-Sadr[/caption] by Hanin Ghaddar Last month, a former Iranian parliamentarian made a statement that brought back all…

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A Way Forward for the Balkans?

[caption id="attachment_55255543" align="aligncenter" width="2835"] Supporters of Serbian nationalist Vojislav Seselj gather after his arrival in Belgrade on November 15, 2014.(Getty)[/caption] by…

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Resisting Surveillance

[caption id="attachment_55255540" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Tens of thousands of New Yorkers participated in a silent march to protest NYPD racial profiling, including the Stop and Frisk…

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The Two-Degree Delusion

[caption id="attachment_55255535" align="aligncenter" width="3600"] Children from the remote Turkana tribe in Northern Kenya dig a hole in a river bed to retrieve water.(Getty)[/caption] by Ted…

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