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Space Modernization for the 21st Century

Don’t Fall for the Islamic Republic’s Attempt at “Christian-Washing”

On a recent trip to Israel, Mark Walker, President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, did not mince words about the administration’s priorities. “We want...

Recipe for Success: Guidance Based on the Experience of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission

Guidance Based on the Experience of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission ...

Justice Department Seeking Death Penalty for Shooter of Israeli Embassy Staffers in DC

Death Penalty Sought: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek to indict Elias Rodriguez — accused of murdering two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, DC, in May —...

Turkey Cracks Down on Demonstrators Protesting Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Arrests of Demonstrators: Turkish authorities arrested more than 100 protesters after thousands of Turkish citizens demonstrated throughout March 19 and March 20 against the politically...

Following Launch of October 7 Task Force, Turkey and Qatar Should Feel the Heat

The U.S. Justice Department just launched an October 7 joint task force. Now, all eyes should be on Turkey and Qatar. 

EU Announces Mission to Protect Red Sea Shipping Against Houthis

The European Union (EU) announced on January 31 that it is inaugurating a mission in the Red Sea to defend commercial vessels from attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels....

Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities

The United States and Saudi Arabia: A Possible Path Forward

Strategy for a New Comprehensive U.S. Policy on Iran

Bottom-Up Hope: Local Governments Bolster Religious Pluralism in Turkey

When powerful states and their proxies intensify religious persecution worldwide and democratic governments under a neo-isolationist spell look the other way, where can vulnerable religious minorities find...

From ‘Maximum Pressure’ to ‘Minimal Resistance’

The Biden administration has barely responded to Iran’s escalation of its nuclear program.

Quad Economy & Technology Task Force: A Time For Concerted Action

Executive Summary The Quad Economy and Technology Task Force was conceived in 2020 to study promising areas for increased cooperation between the Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan and the United...

Turkey’s Anti-Kurdish Measures Violate Religious Freedom

Turkey has a long history of discrimination against its Kurdish citizens as well as restrictions against using the Kurdish language. While this systematic exclusion has drawn international attention, its...

State Department Should Deliver an Honest Message about Turkey’s Religious Freedom Record

The US Department of State’s annual report on international religious freedom, released on May 12, documents the ongoing erosion of freedom of religion or belief in Turkey. The report echoes the concerns...

Turkey Needs to Change its Policy and Rhetoric Toward Religious Minorities

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan stunned his country’s Christians and Jews by publicly using the slur “gavur” (infidel), a pejorative designation for non-Muslims, to criticize...

Biden Must Prioritize Iran’s Human Rights Abuses In Future Talks

In his new memoir, Barack Obama recalls a moment that shocked the world. In 2009, as protestors swarmed the streets of Iran’s capital, the clerical regime’s Basij militia shot and killed a young...

Washington Can Help Free Turkey’s Highest-Profile Prisoner of Conscience

Among advocates for Turkey’s minorities, Osman Kavala is a secular saint. As a philanthropist, he has been the benefactor of initiatives to document and restore heritage sites, support arts and...

Iran Must Be Banned From International Sports

The Islamic Republic in Iran has executed Navid Afkari, a young wrestler with a potentially bright future ahead of him. Navid’s execution has led to a major outcry among Iranians in Iran and among the...

Khamenei Doesn’t Trust The Democrats

The Democratic Party’s recently released policy platform was greeted warmly by certain newspapers in Iran. Media outlets associated with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the party’s rejection...