What Beijing got from the Trump-Xi summit
President Trump came home from China on May 15 hauling trade deals and stability. But how did Beijing…
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Winners, Losers, and Challenges Ahead | Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has prompted major powers to reassess their geopolitical strategy. This…
The Iran conflict’s energy shocks are not yet fully realized
The United States and Israel began their attacks on Iran one month ago. Due to Iran’s retaliatory actions,…
The War Against Iran and Global Risks: “Tell Me How This Ends”
Introduction The 2026 U.S.–Israel war against Iran has challenged the fundamental realities that have dictated the last few…
Is Iran on the brink of change?
As the Islamic Republic continues its violent crackdown on political protesters, Brookings Foreign Policy scholars examine whether this…
What’s at stake at UNGA 2025?
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened this month under the theme “Better together:…