Editors’ Picks: What Raisi’s death means for Iran’s future

Plus: Why Iran believes it’s winning against Israel. MAY 20, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by [Georgetown University]( [Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Damascus, Syria, on May 3, 2023. ]( Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Damascus, Syria, on May 3, 2023. Borna News/Matin Ghasemi/Aksonline ATPImages/Getty Images [1]( [What Raisi’s Death Means for Iran’s Future]( The president’s sudden death in a helicopter crash creates uncertainty for the country amid regional turmoil. By Jack Detsch   [2]( [Why Iran Believes It’s Winning Against Israel]( Tehran has concluded that a regional reordering is underway. The death of the president and foreign minister won’t change that. By Ali Vaez, Hamidreza Azizi   [3]( [ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders]( The announcement ramps up pressure on Israel and puts the United States in a new bind. By Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch   [4]( [When Will Washington Get Serious About Taiwan?]( Its long-standing attitude toward the island is based on a set of military and political foundations that no longer exist. By Raymond Kuo, Michael Hunzeker, Mark Christopher   [5]( [Blocking a Fair WHO Pandemic Accord Endangers Humanity]( Without an equitable agreement, including wealthy nations sharing IP with poorer ones, the world is doomed to repeat its COVID-era mistakes. By Luke McDonagh Sponsored [What Is Applied Intelligence?]( It’s harnessing the power of technology and human intelligence to make informed decisions that create a competitive advantage. It’s where data meets decision-making. At Georgetown, our online Master’s in Applied Intelligence focuses on 4 key sectors: homeland security, cyber intelligence, law enforcement, and competitive business intelligence. [Learn more](.   [Subscribe to Foreign Policy]( [The world, at your fingertips]( Keeping up with global moments has never been more essential. Save up to 50% when you join our community of readers today. [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.