Iran’s Deal With UN Nuclear Watchdog Not Enough To Halt Snapback
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Allies Rally To Poland’s Defense After Russian Drones Violate Airspace
France and Germany said they were helping to strengthen NATO ally Poland’s air defense after at least 19…
Russia Looks To Gauge NATO With Zapad War Games. Here’s What To Know.
Russia and Belarus have kicked off major joint military drills as tensions in the region spiked after Russian…
What Israel’s Unprecedented Strike In Qatar Means For Iran And The Region
The United States has spent years trying to convince Arab Gulf countries that normalization with Israel will stabilize…
Time For NATO To Impose Defensive No-Fly Zone Over Western Ukraine, Says Analyst
Russian drones entering Polish airspace represent more than a border violation, says Peter Doran, a senior fellow at…
Moldova And Ukraine’s Path To Membership Under Scrutiny
The summer was full of speculation and hints from Brussels officials that Ukraine and Moldova might be separated…
Maryya Kalesnikava’s Sister Calls For Action As US Engages Belarus
The sister of Maryya Kalesnikava, one of the most prominent political leaders currently jailed in Belarus, says recent…
Iran Looks To The East For Support
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Iran Debates Women’s Right To Ride Motorcycles
Iran’s conservative-dominated parliament is facing a difficult choice: will it finally grant women the legal right to ride…
Iran Defiant As ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Loom But May Not Have Many Options
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has vowed that Tehran will not “bow to pressure” despite the impending…
As Ukraine, West Seek Peace Talks, Russia Vows Autumn Offensive In Occupied Regions
As Kyiv, its European allies, and Washington continued to seek ways to end the fighting in Ukraine, Russia…
Fears Grow For Lukashenko Critic Who Disappeared In Turkey
The disappearance of a former Belarusian diplomat in Turkey last week has sparked fears that Minsk may have…