Russia Reform Monitor: No. 2044
A looming rupture in Russo-Turkish ties;
Russians increasingly see country in throes of economic crisis
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New Near East Challenges
The Isis Convergence
The Return Of The Bear
The Nuclear Deal And Iranian Cyber
Saudi Arabia At The Crossroads
Sunni/Shi'ite Proxy War Heats Up
An Ominous Election In Iran
On Friday, Iranians went to the polls to select new representatives for the country's legislature, known as the Majles, and its Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body that oversees the performance of Iran's supreme leader. The results reflect a stronger-than-expected showing from the country's so-called "reformist" camp, particularly the political circles surrounding Iranian president Hassan Rouhani.
Russia Reform Monitor: No. 2043
Russian truckers protest... and organize;
A booming illicit economy
China Reform Monitor: No. 1209
US trade deficit with China reaches record high;
January capital outflows reach $110B amid economic turmoil