The death of President Raisi, China’s gray-zone tactics, and more.

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** May 23, 2024
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The Death of President Raisi Will Shake Up Iran’s Succession Plans
by Arman Mahmoudian

Following last weekend’s deadly helicopter crash, Ayatollah Khamenei is running out of time to manage the future of the Islamic Republic. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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China’s Gray-Zone Tactics Come to America
by Denny Roy

Before COVID-19, Chinese propaganda directed at Americans attempted to cultivate a positive image of the People's Republic. Now, it seeks to deepen domestic polarization. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Global Security Mandates Victory in Ukraine
by Richard Levine

Stopping Russia in Ukraine will translate into sustained deterrence in other hotspots around the world. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Donald Trump’s First-Term China Strategy Was A Success
by Dan Negrea & Ionut Popescu

China’s geopolitical position has suffered from Washington’s countering strategy initiated by Trump, which, in many respects, Biden has continued. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Live Event: Perspectives on Central Asian Hydrocarbons, Pipelines, and Transit Corridors
Thursday, May 30 | 10:00 AM EDT

Central Asia is rich in hydrocarbons and, in principle, can send them in all directions. Demand signals come from the East, South, and the West. How much additional supply can come from the region? What are the most likely pipelines and transit corridors to be built and developed in the coming decade? Join us next Thursday for an expert panel discussion featuring Tatiana Mitrova, Edward Chow, and Greg Priddy, moderated by Andrew Kuchins.
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