Israel-Iran Conflict

Critical analysis and commentary on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, covering Israel’s June 13th attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets, Iran’s response, and potential ramifications for the region and U.S. foreign policy. For media inquiries, contact [email protected]

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People gather at the Hands Off Iran rally at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Iran The global implications of the US strikes on Iran

Pavel K. Baev, Robert Einhorn, Sharan Grewal, Samantha Gross, Ryan Hass, Patricia M. Kim, Elizabeth N. Saunders, Yun Sun, Caitlin Talmadge, Shibley Telhami, Andrew Yeo

July 1, 2025

The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square, China, February 14, 2023.

Geopolitics How China sees Iran’s future

Yun Sun

June 29, 2025

Iran The problem with Trump’s cease-fire

Thomas Wright

June 24, 2025

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Arms Control & Nonproliferation How do we know if US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were successful?

Mara Karlin, Fred Dews

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