All this has left the Iranian regime battered, and eager for an easing of the economic pain. This is the motivation behind the charm offensive undertaken in recent weeks by Iran’s new, “moderate” president, Hassan Rouhani, as well as his calls for “constructive engagement” with the West.
Special CRM: Regional Responses to China’
s East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
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Afghanistan welcomes China’
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Tragedy in Pakistan;
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