Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Vladimir Putin's open attempts to reassert Russia's position as a world power have been met with trepidation from the international community. Further, Russia faces domestic constraints, both economic and military, that will complicate Putin's efforts.
Carnegie's Iran expert, Karim Sadjadpour, a friend of Haleh Esfandiari, talks about the case with NPR's Melissa Block.
As political instability continues to plague the Iraqi government, a more inclusive process that includes both groups outside the government inside Iraq and Syria and Iran is needed.
Interview with Amal Saad-Ghorayeb on the status of Hezbollah.
The ruling party in Turkey won parliamentary elections by a wide margin. Carnegie's Henri Barkey discusses what the election means for Turkey and the United States.