Middle East

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    Securing 'Loose Nukes'

    Different regional actors had different agendas and priorities for the recent Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.

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    Russia Prepares for a Syria Without Assad

    Although Russia seeks to remain the critical broker between Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian opposition, its stance on Syria is beginning to shift as the prospects for Assad's long-term rule diminish.

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    Russia Softens Stance on Syria

    The Russian government may be changing its attitude towards Syria and penalizing the Assad regime for failing to heed Moscow's advice.

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    The Road to Syria Runs Through Moscow

    The fact that the Red Cross has appealed to Putin for authorization to provide humanitarian relief to Syria proves that Russia has become an indispensable player in dealing with the Assad regime.

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    Iran is ‘Years Away’ from a Nuclear Weapon

    Concern over Iran’s nuclear program often ignores the fact that Iran is still a significant amount of time from actually acquiring a nuclear weapon. This leaves policymakers with ample time to engage in diplomacy and develop coercive sanctions.

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    Dialing the Temperature Down with Tehran

    Dialing down the rhetoric between Israel, Iran, and the United States is an important component in allowing coercive sanctions and diplomacy to run its course.

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    The Aftermath of Iran's Parliamentary Elections

    In the aftermath of parliamentary elections in Iran, it is increasingly clear that the Iran is now a one party state.

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    Russia's Position on Syria

    Although Russia has already missed its opportunity to salvage key political and economic interests in Syria, it will likely continue to oppose foreign military intervention and efforts aimed at regime change.

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    Concern Elevates That Israel Will Strike Iran

    As speculation increases that Iran is inching closer to acquiring nuclear weapons, rhetoric regarding war may just be an effort to strengthen diplomacy.

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    Russia and Syria

    The Russian government's support for the Assad regime and refusal to endorse UN sanctions against Syria has earned Moscow condemnation from Arab citizens and diplomats alike.

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