Fifth Annual Back-to-School Event

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      The Fifth Annual CFR Back-to-School Event showcases CFR's InfoGuide on the Sunni-Shia divide and features a conversation with Deborah Amos and Vali R. Nasr on the nature of the conflict, its effect on the Middle East region, and tactics for managing it.

      Learn more about CFR's resources for the classroom at CFR Education.

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      Iran

      Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
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      Palestinian Territories

      What Is Hamas?
      The Palestinian militant group struggled to govern the Gaza Strip before launching a surprise attack on Israel in 2023. Now facing Israel’s military campaign to destroy it, Hamas’s future is in doubt, as is Gaza’s.

      Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 17, 2024

      Iran

      The Islamic Republic’s Power Centers
      Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

      Article by CFR.org Editors June 26, 2024

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