Originally published in World Politics Review
While the U.S. and Israel have damaged Iran in the Middle East war, Tehran has expanded the conflict. With neither side positioned for a decisive win, the escalation risks are sobering. Diplomacy is crucial to prevent renewed hostilities, but an immediate ceasefire is the priority.
In this in-person event, Crisis Group experts and May Wong, Indochina Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, unpacked how defence postures across the Indo-Pacific are evolving and what these changes mean for the future of its security order.
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s former President Robert Malley about the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, whether U.S. President Donald Trump will escalate or seek an off-ramp and what Iran might do. He also talks to Crisis Group’s Lebanon expert David Wood about the latest Israel-Hizbollah war.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is entering its third week, with no end yet in sight. Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of its effects on peace, security and economic stability around the world.
Originally published in Just Security
Originally published in The New York Times
Crisis Group expert Matt Wheeler assesses the importance of Sanae Takaichi’s forthcoming visit to the White House, amid war, tensions with China and U.S. policy shifts
Yet the Iran crisis may push Gulf rivals to set aside their differences and revive stalled diplomacy on Sudan.
Originally published in Al Jazeera
The Trump administration is imposing conditions on U.S. international aid that could have profound effects on programs serving women and girls in conflict. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Cristal Downing describes the potential fallout at the UN and ways to mitigate it.
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