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Taiwan's election this week was not just between political parties within Taiwan—China was also an important presence in the election. Rush Doshi writes that this election is a test run for Beijing's worldwide propaganda strategy.
With the 2020 Census coming up this year, William Frey joins the Brookings Cafeteria podcast to talk about America's current population dynamics—from falling growth rates to immigration—and reflects on what these trends mean for the nation's elections and future. Also on the episode, Molly Reynolds explains the latest news from Congress, including impeachment, the trade deal, and the conflict with Iran.
For now, Iran's initial retaliation for the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani seems to be limited to a missile attack on two Iraqi bases that housed U.S. forces. Daniel Byman argues that this strike was likely a way for Iran to bide its time to figure out a long-term strategy for retaliation that better serves its interests.
Is war with Iran likely? Despite Iran's retaliatory attacks this week, Michael Horowitz and Elizabeth Saunders say fears of World War III are overblown.
The significance of the Iran-Iraq war. Qassem Soleimani and his successor Ismail Qaani began their careers as soldiers in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard fighting the Iraqis in the 1980s. Bruce Riedel explains how this defining moment shaped their views of the region and of the United States.
The state of U.S.-Iran relations. Suzanne Maloney joined Slate's Political Gabfest podcast to discuss recent developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, Iran's nuclear program, and more.
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