China Reform Monitor: No. 1181
Xi's reforms encountering “
unimaginably fierce resistance”
Spotlight on China’
s artificial islands
 
Xi's reforms encountering “
unimaginably fierce resistance”
Spotlight on China’
s artificial islands
 
Chinese hackers target Tibetans in India;
U.S. warns China on forced repatriations
 
Life in an ISIS economy;
A free-for-all in Egypt;
Cairo's new counterterrorism ally;
Meet the Taliban's new leader;
Boko Haram expands its ambit
The Navy task force that will run NATO missile defense;
Iran deal ignites regional arms race;
Iron dome for export;
New Russian military advances;
Pentagon looks "
left of launch"
Patriots stuck in Turkey
When the proposed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and the P5+1 powers was announced in July, it was sold as a tough deal with robust verification that blocked Iran's pathways to nuclear weapons and would lead to peace and stability in the region. However, it soon became apparent that the deal is much weaker than its proponents first suggested. With a vote on Capitol Hill approaching, members of Congress who rushed early to support the proposed deal need to take another look at their positions. The deal as announced weeks ago is already falling apart.