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TRC Senior Fellow Alex Grinberg and Iran expert Hussain Ehsani examine the battle for influence in Tajikistan between Iran on one side and Turkey and Azerbaijan on the other. According to Grinberg and Ehsani, "Iran’s initiatives during recent official visits to Tajikistan

TRC Director Joseph Epstein's latest for Tel Aviv University's Moshe Dayan Center on the recent behind-the-scenes thaw in Turkish-Israel relations. dayan.org/content/turkey…

In his latest analysis for the TRC, Emil Avdaliani examines how the Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan alliance has matured into a consequential trilateral partnership. Born of regional insecurity and geopolitical ambition, the three countries are now coordinating on defense,

TRC Senior Fellow Alex Grinberg's latest article for JISS - Jerusalem Institute for Strategy & Security on Iran's information warfare techniques in the South Caucasus.

In TRC Director Joseph Epstein's latest analysis, he examines the recent rift in Russia-Azerbaijan relations and how it signifies Russia's waning influence in the post-Soviet Space. According to Epstein, the change in power dynamics was largely caused by two events -- Azerbaijan's

The deaths of two Azerbaijani brothers in a police raid may have opened a diplomatic rift that Moscow can no longer control. In his lates analysis our Senior Fellow Alexander Grinberg, examines how the Kremlin’s reliance on violence and denial is eroding its influence across the

Tucker Carlson's interview with Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian was all Tehran could wish for, experts told Iran International: a global stage, no pushback, and a direct line to Donald Trump’s base. Many thanks to Holly Dagres Casey Babb Marcus Kolga 🇨🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦 Joseph Epstein

In my latest for The Hill: Armenia and Azerbaijan are breaking free of Moscow’s grip as Russia’s influence fades. The U.S. must offer a stable alternative—not push for escalation or a “second front.” Read more: thehill.com/opinion/intern…

TRC Director Joseph Epstein comments on Tucker Carlson's interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for Negar Mojtahedi at ايران اينترنشنال.

I had the opportunity to comment on Tucker Carlson’s interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the brilliant Negar Mojtahedi at ايران اينترنشنال. I argue that Pezeshkian sought to appeal to and validate U.S. isolationists—parroting their narrative that Israel is dragging

My comments for i24NEWS English on Azerbaijan's interests in hosting meetings between Syrian and Israeli officials in Baku

We are pleased to introduce Bruce Pannier, our new Research Fellow. Bruce Pannier is a Central Asia fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and an advisory board member for the Caspian Policy Center and European Neighborhood Council. Previously, he worked as a

Thank you, Turan Research Center for the invitation to join your team. I'm looking forward to working with you.

Iran is shouting louder—but standing on shakier ground. At JISS - Jerusalem Institute for Strategy & Security, TRC Senior Fellow Alex Grinberg argues Tehran’s threats reveal its strategic weakness, not strength. Read more here: jiss.org.il/en/grinberg-ir… #Iran #Israel #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

In my latest Jewish News Syndicate piece, I break down how Iran lashes out at its own people and neighbors after losing face abroad. From Kurdistan to Azerbaijan, Tehran masks weakness with force. Missiles, crackdowns, threats—same playbook. jns.org/after-losing-l… #Iran #MiddleEast

As Central Asian countries move to ban the niqab, conflicts over the hijab's place in society will likely determine future relations between the region's secular governments and growingly religious populations. Chris Rickleton examines this trend and how it reflects a deeper