Editors’ Picks: Iran’s new wave of political conservatives is here

Plus: Why Ramadan matters in the Israel-Hamas war. MARCH 7, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by [The Fletcher School at Tufts University]( [Men ride their scooter in front of a poster encouraging Iranians to vote in the upcoming elections, in Tehran on Feb. 24. ]( Men ride their scooter in front of a poster encouraging Iranians to vote in the upcoming elections, in Tehran on Feb. 24. ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images [1]( [Iran’s New Wave of Political Conservatives Is Here]( In last week’s parliamentary election, the Iranian political spectrum shifted to include a new group of outsiders. By Sina Toossi   [2]( [Why Ramadan Matters in the Israel-Hamas War]( Fears are growing that clashes during the Islamic holiday could ignite the region. By Amy Mackinnon   [3]( [Lawmakers Accuse Small U.S. Aid Agency of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse]( The U.S. African Development Foundation says it is cooperating “fully” with investigations. By Robbie Gramer   [4]( [Israel and Palestine Are Now in a Religious War]( Why the Middle East conflict has been getting increasingly brutal—and increasingly hard to solve. By Caroline de Gruyter   [5]( [Why Portugal Is No Longer the Exception to Europe’s Far-Right Sweep]( Sunday’s vote could be a bellwether ahead of European Parliament elections this June. By Emily Schultheis Sponsored [Invest in your future with expert support]( Today more than ever, the world needs interdisciplinary leadership. At The Fletcher School, you’ll grow into the leader you can be, supported by international experts across disciplines. Solve problems from multiple angles and start your future as an expert in global affairs. [Learn more](.   [Is America Becoming Isolationist?]( ["Trump Republicans"]( exhibit notably more skepticism toward U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, according to a [recent survey.]( Ivo Daalder joined FP Live last week to discuss the survey's implications. [WATCH 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 © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.