The CRANKs, rethinking U.S. Middle East policy, and more.

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** May 30, 2024
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Meet the CRANKs: How China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Align Against America
by Paul J. Saunders

Setting aside “Axis of Evil,” or its calibrated stepchild “Axis of Upheaval,” what might be a better name for the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea cluster? Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Toward a New Pax Americana
by Arthur Herman

A “New Arsenal of Democracy” is needed to secure American power in the twenty-first century. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Rethinking U.S. Middle East Policy
by Yulia Shalamov & Masoud Mostajabi

The United States and Israel need to rethink their strategy of creating a U.S.–Arab–Israeli alliance to “contain” Iran. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Putin’s Tactical Nuclear Exercises: Old Wine in New Bottles?
by Lawrence J. Korb & Stephen Cimbala

It is in the interest of Russia and the United States to restart New START discussions at the level of engaged experts, even if they stay below high politics. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Live Event | Iran in the Wake of President Raisi’s Demise
Friday, May 31 | 10:00 AM EDT

Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash earlier this month, Iran is preparing for an election on June 28 to choose a successor. Who are the potential candidates? How could Raisi's succession affect the relationships between other political and economic players in Iran? Could it change Iranian foreign policy? What about Iran's nuclear program?

Join us tomorrow for an expert panel discussion featuring Hamidreza Azizi and Alex Vatanka, moderated by Greg Priddy.
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