Iran’s system is not a command-and-control state but a strategic web that is hard to map, harder to break, and built for survival.
The question facing Azerbaijani Turks is not whether they should act, but how they can organize before others shape their future.
Israel’s attack risks accelerating Iran’s nuclear ambitions, strengthening Iran’s hardliners, and triggering an uncontrollable regional escalation.
Multipolarity in the theoretical sense, as articulated by modern academic international relations, is highly unlikely to emerge.
The coming chapter in Iran’s story – reform, revolution, or something else – will likely detail how Tehran handles the loss of its proxy network.
Iran will benefit if it succeeds in forming alliances with regional rivals and restoring dialogue with Europe, while maintaining ties with Russia and China.
Re-examining developments from before the Islamic Revolution can cast light upon recent events, despite differences between the two regimes.
For Iran, conceding to the Trump administration’s demands may be a logical step to avoid falling from the looming precipice.
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.
The complete disintegration of Iran’s nuclear facilities are unlikely, but an acute downgrading of Iran’s nuclear capacity can be achieved.
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