PRINT ISSUE N°5 – FALL 2022
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September 2022
Recent Articles
The Uprising in Iran: The Meaning of Mashad, A Shift in Slogans, and the Role of Reza Pahlavi
The Meaning of Mashhad Reports from Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city and one of the regime’s most important religious strongholds, mark a qualitative shift in Iran’s unrest. Over one million people reportedly rallied, regime forces withdrew, and the city briefly fell under protester control. Since the beginning of the uprising, more than 1,000 protests have been documented […]
The Prospects for a Democratic Transition in Venezuela
On January 7, Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela. The first phase focuses on oil. Owing to sanctions, much of Venezuela’s oil production is effectively frozen. Under this plan, American companies would help rehabilitate oil production and facilitate sales, while profits would be managed in a way intended to benefit […]
Israel in 2026: A New Consensus on Security
After two years of war, Israel has entered an election year in 2026, but security issues will not be paramount in upcoming elections. A new consensus across Israeli society has emerged on security that is being operationalized and implemented. Israel’s Pre-October 7 Security Thinking In September 2023, Israel’s strategic agenda recognized Iran as the primary […]
