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The Aftermath of the Haniyeh Killing: How to Avoid a New Middle East War
Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.
Space May be Opening for Negotiations with Iran
As Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's officially assumes office tomorrow, there is a limited window of opportunity for renewed nuclear diplomacy.
Since James Foley’s Death, a `Moral Awakening’ in America on Hostages Held Abroad
August 19 will mark 10 years since our son, James W. Foley, an American freelance journalist, was publicly beheaded by ISIS to fuel the violent extremist group’s hate-filled…
America’s Sanctions Habit is Hurting Peacemaking
Without reforms to blunt sanctions’ negative consequences for peacemaking, their effectiveness will be limited. Far greater effort is needed to ensure that this instrument of…
Q&A with Eliav Lieblich on Iran-Israel Hostilities
Expert insight on the legality of recent attacks by Iran and Israel, how domestic politics could impact an Israeli response, and prospects for de-escalation.
Iran’s Hijab and Chastity Bill Underscores the Need to Codify Gender Apartheid
Iran's new bill shows why the U.N. Sixth Committee should include gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Apr. 1-5)
The latest developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
To End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Stop Focusing on Peace
Israeli leaders should view negotiations as a way to the security they crave, and the Palestinian Authority to the legitimacy they seek.
Key Takeaways from the Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
This year's ATA includes interesting nuggets for U.S. policy toward China, Russia, and Iran — and warnings about U.S. election interference.
Enhancing Nuclear Transparency in Iran Could Help Prevent a Wider War
Pursuing transparency measures now in Iran would help prevent the country's nuclear program from triggering a wider war.
UN Fact-Finding Mission Should Recognize Gender Persecution in Iran
The 55th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council should also include renewing the mandate of the fact-finding mission.
Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.