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August 30, 2021

Middle East and North Africa
Where Iran Stands on the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

Iran welcomes the departure of U.S. forces from its eastern neighbor but could have concerns about the potential reemergence of Sunni-Shia tensions with the Taliban back in power.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh Middle East Program

August 15, 2013

Egypt
Mubarak Still Rules

This article was originally published here at ForeignPolicy.com on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.  My friend, the late Hassan El Sawaf, was correct. When I spoke to him on the evening of February 11, 2…

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Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates

July 13, 2020

Middle East and North Africa
Did Iran Suffer a Nuclear Setback?

An explosion has caused heavy damage to an Iranian nuclear facility just as the country approaches a bold new energy partnership with China, but Iran shows no signs of slowing down its nuclear progra…

In Brief by Ray Takeyh Middle East Program

January 28, 2022

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Victory for Women’s Rights Activists in Pakistan

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 15 to January 28.

People participate in Aurat March or Women's March, to mark the International Women's Day in Karachi, Pakistan March 8, 2021.
Blog Post by Haydn Welch Women Around the World

June 8, 2022

Iran
Three Challenges That Are Testing Iran’s Regime

Iran is facing international pressure over its nuclear program and assassinations of top officials. Meanwhile, its move to lift subsidies could stir public revolt.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh Middle East Program