Outside intervention will only undercut efforts by Iranians to transform their system.
The Iranian Protests Explained
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Middle East & North Africa
Liberating Palestine from Zionism
Miko Peled discusses his one-state solution.
And Then They Came for…Europe
European governments were largely silent about the genocide in Gaza. Sticking up for Greenland might be too little, too late.
Yemen: The Human Cost of Imperial Ambitions
U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE are backing different factions and prolonging the conflict.
War Only Helps Iran’s Leaders
Trump’s threats only embolden Iran’s leaders to crack down. The best way to support protestors is through diplomacy.
Is Iran Next?
Trump wants to be the world’s policeman, and Putin’s not going to stop him.
Is Saudi Arabia Under Pakistan’s Nuclear Umbrella Now?
U.S. support for Israeli strikes across the Middle East has shaken up regional politics in surprising ways.
The Transatlantic Rift Over Gaza’s Future
Europe wants to reduce the suffering in Gaza. The U.S. is focused on security.
How Political Systems Decide Who Lives and Who Dies
Sheikh Hasina, Saddam Hussein, and Donald Trump all faced system change. They also have faced different outcomes.
Trump Shifts to Monarchy Promotion in Middle East
Forget about democracy promotion. The Trump administration is advocating for monarchy.