Iran
"Revolutionary Iran"
Causes of Unjustified Escalation against Saudi Arabia
The long-standing crisis in Saudi-Iranian relations has a sudden and acute escalation on the backdrop of disputed regional issues.
Mostafa Salem
The Snowball Effect
Implications of the Iranian nuclear deal
One of the repercussions of the nuclear agreement is the controversy surrounding the form of the relationship with the U.S.
Rounding Corners
Why Iran introduced a new initiative to settle the Syrian Crisis
Iran introduced initiatives to settle the Syrian Crisis in order to confront accusations of stirring up regional instability
Cautious Policies
Pakistan's policies and the nuclear deal
How will Pakistan deal with the repercussions of Iran's nuclear agreement?
Conflicting Messages
Why Khamenei did not clarify his position on the nuclear agreement
Khamenei's ambiguous position surrounding the nuclear deal sends mixed messages both within Iran and internationally.
Continued Dominance
Conservative's control of Assembly of Experts
The landslide victory of the head of the Guardian Council, Ahmad Jannati, carries three significant implications.
Hawza Seminary Support
Why do Iranian officials resort to Qom?
Iranian officials are keen on receiving support from the Hawza seminary in Qom for three strategic goals.
Future for Advanced Research and Studies
Show of Power
Implications of Intra-Iranian Controversy Over Russia's Use of Hamadan Air Base
Russia's recent use of Shahid Nojeh Air Base in Iran to conduct military operations in Syria has created divisions within Iran's elite.
Future for Advanced Research and Studies
Fragile Rapprochement
Have Turkey and Iran reached an agreement on Syria?
Turkish-Iranian rapprochement revolves within the bounds of regional issues, each of which affects deep-seated interests...
Rustum Mahmoud
Counter-Strategies
Diminishing Financial Resources of Terrorist Groups
There has been counter-strategies utilized by terrorist organisations to overcome financial restrictions.
Mustafa Shafiq Alam
Patent Borders
Why Iran seeks security cooperation with Russia, Iraq and Syria
Iran's Security Cooperation with Russia, Iraq and Syria.
A new “Perestroika”
Controversy over another Gorbachev in Iran
The Supreme Iranian Leadership is concerned about the transformation of Iranian President Rouhani into another Gorbachev.
Negative Consequences
Saudi-Iranian Row on Regional Crises
Tensions between Riyadh and Tehran have negative consequences that affect security and stability in the whole region.
After Khamenei
US policy and Iran's pro-change reformists
Will US policy towards Tehran succeed in backing Iran's pro-change reformists?
Multiple Goals
President Rouhani's Europe Tour
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Europe tour aimed to achieve several goals. However, Rouhani’s policies face several hurdles.