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Focus on Iran: How the snapback mechanism is driving divisions in the regime

The UN sanctions against Iran will come back into force at the end of the month unless the members of the Security Council agree on a further extension of the easing measures. This is leading to power struggles between hardliners and reformers in Tehran. Our Focus on Iran is published in cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).

By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)

Arctic route: China tests new shipping route to Europe

On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company launched a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.

By Fabian Peltsch