Iran

Iran and Art in a Cage

A century of cultural rupture and decline

Oct 26

Iran’s Post-War Economy

Navigating a dual crisis of sanctions and recovery

Oct 15

Iran at the Precipice: The Economics of Endurance

Iran’s “Resistance Economy” preserves the state – but consumes the nation

Oct 9

Iran Feasts in Crisis

The economic logic of optimizing the present

Sep 19

Iran Snapback: Systemic Shockwave

UN sanctions snapback ignites regional crisis, tests global powers

Sep 3

The Quiet Crisis of Afghan Women's Return

Afghan women after the reverse exodus from Iran

Aug 20

The Paradox of Iran's Economic Survival

Eroding Livelihoods, Enduring Society

Aug 15

Afghanistan’s Reverse Exodus Tragedy

Iran, Pakistan force hundreds of thousands back over border

Aug 11

Iran's Inflation: Rooted in Institutional Failure

Pervasive nationalization, state intervention and the eclipse of the private sector

Jul 15

Renewed Red Sea Disruptions

Are naval escorts the best way to protect oil and gas shipping?

Jul 11

Disturbing Post-Iran Attack Questions

A rational after-battle report for war planners

Jun 30 •

Our Correspondent

Israel's Dual-Purpose Strike on Iran

Netanyahu checkmates the MAGAs

Jun 14

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