Iran Democracy Monitor No. 231
The (not so) Islamic Republic of Iran;
Iran steps up pressure on Afghan refugees;
Iran's regime doubles down on gender apartheid;
The Iran-Hamas relationship, explained
The (not so) Islamic Republic of Iran;
Iran steps up pressure on Afghan refugees;
Iran's regime doubles down on gender apartheid;
The Iran-Hamas relationship, explained
On January 13, 2024, the Republic of China, also known as “Nationalist China” and Taiwan, will hold its next presidential election. This will be the eighth direct election of a president in Taiwan, the first having been held in 1996. It will also be a contest that showcases the island’s changing identity politics, shifting political preferences, and potential security challenges.
China hosts hundreds of Taiwan politicians before key election;
Treasury creates strike force to stop China's fentanyl;
China has hacked UK nuclear site for years;
PLA warships dock at Cambodia's new naval base;
Italy backs out of the BRI
Nearly two years into its war against Ukraine, the Kremlin gives no signs it is prepared to give up on its campaign of conquest.
Toward a Russian "panopticon";
Prioritizing guns over butter;
Russia, Iran deepen military ties;
How Republicans plan to help Kyiv win