Russia Reform Monitor No. 2358
Crackdown on Jehovah's witnesses continues;
Studying abroad: The newest "undesirable" activity?
Another incentive for Africa?
US/EU image improves among Russians;
A shooting at the Lubyanka
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The Real Start Of “Maximum Pressure” Against Iran
The targeting of Soleimani – which followed on the heels of U.S. military strikes on multiple facilities in Iraq operated by Kataib Hezbollah, a key Iranian regional proxy – has ushered in a qualitatively new phase in the Trump administration’s confrontation with Iran. Chances are, it will be one punctuated by heightened hostilities
Russia Reform Monitor No. 2357
Surprise legal victory for Russian blogger;
Putin and Zelensky meeting labeled a draw;
Disaster on Russia's lone aircraft carrier;
Russia-Germany dispute escalates;
A new record in population decline
China Reform Monitor No. 1400
161 U.S. House members call for trade agreement with Taiwan;
China's "great friendship" with Micronesia a strategic headache for the U.S.;
New code of conduct for journalists;
China responds harshly to soccer star's criticism of Uighur mistreatment;
Xinjiang program places Han men with Uighur women
The Quest For A New Iranian Constitution
The current quest for an Iranian constitution reflects a realization by opponents of the Iranian regime that, if they hope to galvanize support from the Iranian “street,” they need to paint a much clearer picture of the future they desire.