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💡Putin is weaker, but the system holding him up is stronger.

So what would actually end his rule?

In a new report, eight leading Russia experts map where Putin's authority is fraying, the effects of the war in Ukraine on the regime, and what the next 12 months are likely to reshape.

Full report in the comments 👇

Happy Passover from all of us at Wikistrat!

💡One month into Operation Epic Fury, Wikistrat's third expert survey reveals a conflict that has defied the assumptions of both sides.

The regime is holding, domestic unrest has vanished as a factor, and the options that might break the stalemate, from Kharg Island to a full ground invasion, carry risks experts assess as greater than the stalemate itself.

In a new report, eleven senior Iran specialists weigh in on the war's trajectory and its most dangerous decision points.

Full report in the comments👇

The Iran war is rewriting the Middle East.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for a live webinar and Q&A with Dr. James M. Dorsey (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies) - one of the sharpest analysts tracking the conflict's ripple effects across the region.

Register now 👇

💡 Iran's new Supreme Leader has never spoken publicly. No one knows what he sounds like.

In our latest webinar, Ahmad Hashemi (Global Policy Institute) explored also:

➡️ Why Iran actually benefits from a prolonged war, and why a quick US victory declaration plays into the regime's hands

➡️ Why post-war street protests are unlikely in the short term despite Western expectations

➡️ The risk of a Libya/Syria-style civil war scenario if consensus isn't built first

Watch the full recording or read the key insights 👇