Rand Issues Commentary: When Alliances Matter - What the Israel-Iran War Reveals About Alliances Among Authoritarian States
August 23, 2025
August 23, 2025
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 23 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 22, 2025:
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When Alliances Matter: What the Israel-Iran War Reveals About Alliances Among Authoritarian States
By Ondrej Palicka
As air raid sirens remain quiet, Israelis and Iranians are looking to repair the damage that was done during the 12-day war in June of this year. For now, the ceasefire between the two enemies seems to be holding. Support from the We . . .
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When Alliances Matter: What the Israel-Iran War Reveals About Alliances Among Authoritarian States
By Ondrej Palicka
As air raid sirens remain quiet, Israelis and Iranians are looking to repair the damage that was done during the 12-day war in June of this year. For now, the ceasefire between the two enemies seems to be holding. Support from the We . . .