From Ukraine to Iran, Attacks on Civilian Sites Put Us All at Risk Published: 10 September 2026 Analysis On top of being brazen violations of wartime norms and often the law, attacks on civilian sites only risk unleashing more chaos.
The Taliban are back in control: what next for Afghan migration in and outside of the country? Published: 27 August 2021 Background The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in recent days has brought new dimensions of human suffering and political crisis. Afghans are fearful of encountering hostile environments in their neighbouring countries and, in the case of Pakistan, possible security threats for ethnic and religious minorities.
Negotiating Iranian Politics: Rouhani’s Reform Agenda Published: 19 January 2016 After the United States and the European Union have lifted economic sanctions on Iran, the country can expect major economic rewards and greater interaction with the international community. This is a success for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, under whose leadership Iran complied with its obligations under the international agreement to restrict its nuclear program. Dr. Roubzeh Parsi explains the challenges the administration could face after the parliamentary election in February 2016.