Virginia Schaus
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Massive protests in Iran continue to escalate. Suzanne Maloney explains why, despite the regime's brutal response, this could be the beginning of the end for the Iranian regime.
The new Iranian revolution has begun | Brookings
Even if it survives this latest upheaval, Iran's theocratic regime is moving steadily closer to its own collapse.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Massive protests in Iran continue to escalate. Suzanne Maloney explains why, despite the regime's brutal response, this could be the beginning of the end for the Iranian regime.
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A Trump Security Guarantee is Empty, Mr. Zelensky." My new piece for @nytimes on why security for Ukraine requires concrete support, not pledges from Trump.
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Opinion | A Trump Security Guarantee Is Empty, Mr. Zelensky
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January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A Trump Security Guarantee is Empty, Mr. Zelensky." My new piece for @nytimes on why security for Ukraine requires concrete support, not pledges from Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/o...
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"Supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy sector is not only a humanitarian issue but also a struggle to maintain a Western-based order of rule of law, trade, and technological cooperation, rather than an Eastern-based order of military power," write Maciej Zaniewicz and Danylo Moiseienko.
Ukraine's energy sector is a key battleground in the war with Russia
The Ukrainian energy sector has proved to be a key element in the struggle for its sovereignty against Russian aggression.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"Supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy sector is not only a humanitarian issue but also a struggle to maintain a Western-based order of rule of law, trade, and technological cooperation, rather than an Eastern-based order of military power," write Maciej Zaniewicz and Danylo Moiseienko.
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Brookings foreign policy scholars reflect on the Israel-Gaza agreement and what it means for the broader Middle Eastern region.
What could the Israel-Gaza deal mean for the Middle East? | Brookings
Brookings scholars reflect on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and what it means for the broader Middle Eastern region.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Brookings foreign policy scholars reflect on the Israel-Gaza agreement and what it means for the broader Middle Eastern region.
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On The Current podcast today, Mara Karlin discussed how to assess the recent U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, the Israeli-Iran conflict, and what might come next. Listen 👇
How do we know if US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were successful? | Brookings
Mara Karlin, a visiting fellow at Brookings and former U.S. assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans, and capabilities, discusses the recent U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, the Is...
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June 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On The Current podcast today, Mara Karlin discussed how to assess the recent U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, the Israeli-Iran conflict, and what might come next. Listen 👇
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"Real success for Trump in Iran will require de-escalation." My take for @ft on US strikes in Iran.
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Real success for Trump in Iran will require de-escalation
He should persuade the leadership in Tehran that this is still possible
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June 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"Real success for Trump in Iran will require de-escalation." My take for @ft on US strikes in Iran.
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Russia has kidnapped tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Putin was indicted for this crime. Yale has a unit searching for them. Musk eliminated the funding.
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Musk cuts the team finding Ukrainian children stolen by Russia
Trump’s federal cost-cutting - led by Elon Musk's Doge – has now hit the unit helping rescue Ukrainian children taken by Russia
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March 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Russia has kidnapped tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Putin was indicted for this crime. Yale has a unit searching for them. Musk eliminated the funding.
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In a new poll taken a few days after the White House announced it was suspending aid to Ukraine, 59% of Americans say they sympathize more with Ukraine while 2% say they sympathize more with Russia. Read more here: www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
March 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In a new poll taken a few days after the White House announced it was suspending aid to Ukraine, 59% of Americans say they sympathize more with Ukraine while 2% say they sympathize more with Russia. Read more here: www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...