NEWSLETTER | January 24, 2020
NEWS
Experts discussed the challenges facing the United States on the international stage this year in a recent teleconference.
ANALYSIS
Steve Miska and Jure Erlic

The death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike and the ongoing anti-government protests in Iraq against both Iran and U.S. influence in the country have created a highly volatile situation for the safety of our soft networks in the region.
Maryam Zar

The old equilibrium between the United States and Iran has vanished and a new order will have to be built.
Nasimi Aghayev

It is important, now more than ever, that we face the lessons of history—such as Azerbaijan’s “Black January”—so that we can manage the threats and tragedies that are happening today.
Mieczysław Boduszynski and Jessica Mecellem

Algeria might be on the precipice of an Egypt-like scenario, with the increasing willingness to use repression signaling a possible military coup to solidify control.
Jongsoo Lee

The global community must encourage economic reform in North Korea and Kim Jong-un must commit to denuclearization.
Colleen Graffy

UK government officials should correct the narrative that has taken root surrounding the unfortunate car accident that took the life of Harry Dunn.
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