The passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has dealt a major shock to the Islamic Republic at a precarious moment for the state and the broader Middle East. Suzanne Maloney discusses the ramifications for regime transition—especially with the aging Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—and for the country’s citizens.
“For a ruling system that prioritizes nothing over its own survival, the loss of a favored son will stoke a sense of threat and potentially precipitate a backlash against its citizens and its neighbors.”
– Suzanne Maloney
More research and commentary
How teachers are reacting to recent restrictions. As of spring 2024, 20 states have enacted restrictions on how teachers can address so-called “divisive concepts”—including race, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation—in classrooms. Melissa Kay Diliberti, Elizabeth D. Steiner, and Ashley Woo share the response from teachers.
The upcoming European Parliament election. From June 6-9, around 360 million eligible voters across the European Union will elect representatives to the European Parliament. Tara Varma and Sophie Roehse explain how this election works, what issues voters are concerned about, the composition of the European Parliament, and why Americans should pay attention.
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