Iran: Why the revolutionary process is likely to persist
Last September marked the beginning of Iran’s nationwide protests calling for regime change. This winter, street protests have waned, but the revolutionary process is poised to gain momentum again. After all, the socio-economic and political crises engulfing the country will continue to be the driving forces, with a regime unable to address both.
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War in Ukraine: Central Asia’s Pragmatic Dealings with Russia
One year after the invasion of Ukraine, the five Central Asian nations have differed in their responses to Russia. Above all, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, seek to safeguard themselves from future exogenous shocks, regardless of whether they originate from Russia, China or the West.
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