How Afghanistan Factors into Sino-Iranian Relations
Both China and Iran have fears about what may unfold in post-US Afghanistan. Sharing many similar concerns, there is good reason to expect Beijing and Tehran to enhance their…
Read Moreby Emily Milliken | Jul 5, 2022
Both China and Iran have fears about what may unfold in post-US Afghanistan. Sharing many similar concerns, there is good reason to expect Beijing and Tehran to enhance their…
Read Moreby Giorgio Cafiero | May 23, 2022
Finland and Sweden’s policies toward Turkey and the PKK have long infuriated Ankara. Now with both Nordic countries wanting to join NATO, Turkey has a unique chance to pressur…
Read Moreby Giorgio Cafiero | Apr 8, 2022
There is talk about the United Arab Emirates’ outreach to the Assad regime possibly serving to bring Syria away from Iran’s orbit of influence. But achieving this goal seems p…
Read Moreby Emily Milliken | Mar 27, 2022
In January, Norway hosted a Taliban delegation for talks. Although Oslo’s decision to do so was controversial, alleviation of Afghanistan’s extremely serious humanitarian cris…
Read Moreby Alexander Langlois | Feb 2, 2022
OAPEC’s decision to have Syria host the Arab energy conference in 2024 is a further sign of the Assad regime’s reintegration into the region’s diplomatic fold. This trend cont…
Read Moreby Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco | Jan 14, 2022
As Qatar pushes ahead with its humanitarian diplomacy in Afghanistan, there are several factors which will challenge Doha to achieve its goals in the war-ridden country. Witho…
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