Who Will Lead Iran Next? A Look at the Succession Battle Ahead
The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes by the U. S. and Israel puts the country's theocratic system at risk....
How China is Securing Its Alliance with Iran’s New Power Structure
China strongly condemned the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an official statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday,...
Decoding Iran: How the Theocratic System Shapes Its Politics and Policies
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in U. S. and Israeli strikes, which could threaten the clerical rule in Iran. The...
The US-Iran Conflict, Explained: Why America Is Striking Now
On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched significant military strikes against Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This...
Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader Who Shaped Iran’s Theocracy Through Four Decades
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, transformed the country into a formidable anti-U.S. presence in the Middle East while suppressing domestic...
Who is Ali Larijani, the Influential Power Broker in Tehran
Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani has become a prominent figure in Iran's security leadership after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due...
A Strong Europe is Within Reach: A Perspective from Ukraine
In mid-February, media outlets reported that Russia was developing the so-called ‘Son of Oreshnik’ – an allegedly “unstoppable” ballistic missile. It is intended to...
Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon’: What Modi’s Israel Visit Reveals About Middle East Realignment
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped off the plane in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the optics were striking. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Into the Abyss: Trump Bets Big on Iran Strikes
Donald Trump's large-scale military actions against Iran represent a significant gamble for his presidency, with potential for severe implications and an unclear outcome. Partnering...
Europe Knows It’s Under Attack. So Why Won’t It Respond?
In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and...