Opinion – Iran at the Crossroads Pending Trump’s Return
For Iran, conceding to the Trump administration’s demands may be a logical step to avoid falling from the looming precipice.
National Honor and Religious Duty: Iran’s Strategic Evolution in Confronting Israel
Iran’s evolving military doctrine reflects not only a response to immediate threats, but also a longer-term vision to redefine power dynamics in a multipolar Middle East.
With Hezbollah’s Retaliation Strategy in Disarray, Israel and Iran Brace for War
The complete disintegration of Iran’s nuclear facilities are unlikely, but an acute downgrading of Iran’s nuclear capacity can be achieved.
Opinion – Israel’s Two Front War
Whatever happens next in the region, the risks of a broader war (although unlikely) cannot be ruled out – especially when considering an Iranian response.
Iran’s West Asian Neo-Empire: Armed and Ready
The Islamic Republic and its liegemen are preparing to sustain a multifront war against the US, Israel, and Arab foes.
The US-Iran-China Nexus: Towards a New Strategic Alignment
The restoration of the JCPOA provides the best bet America has for tackling the Chinese challenge to the US-dominated global hierarchy.
The Trump Administration’s Withdrawal from the JCPOA
Even when agreements fall apart, such as between the US and Iran over Iran’s nuclear programme, they can leave lasting effects that form a basis for future negotiations.
Opinion – Rojhelat a Year After Jina’s Movement and the Iranian Response
Self-determination, rather than just a regime change in Iran, is what will truly fulfil Kurdish dignity and liberation.
Opinion – Narges Mohammadi’s Nobel Peace Prize and Iran’s Historic Clash
Khamenei is legitimised as a clerical leader only in an Islamic society where women are instrumentalised to continuously bestow legitimacy on his rule.
Opinion – Environmental Loss and Repression in Iran
Environmental challenges in Iran, like dangerous levels of air pollution in Tabriz, the pollution of the Aras River, and the dying Lake Urmia, make the life of Azerbaijanis even worse.
