Author: Anna Schaftel – JINSA Programs & Outreach Associate February 2023 Summary: Iran and Russia further increased cooperation to evade Western sanctions and support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protests in Iran largely “dwindled,” although sporadic protests continued to break out…

Author: Anna Schaftel – JINSA Programs & Outreach Associate January 2023 Summary: Russia and Iran further deepened ties by linking banking systems and exploring cooperation in energy and transportation. Biden administration officials insisted Iran nuclear talks were “not on the…

Author: Anna Schaftel – JINSA Programs & Outreach Associate December 2022 Summary:  Protests continued across Iran, with protestors seeking to organize as the regime continued its brutal crackdown and carried out the first executions in connection to the protests. An…