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From diplomacy to deterrence: Iran’s nuclear calculations
The United States' withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) under President Donald Trump marked a turning point in Iran’s nuclear trajectory....
Iran’s Nuclear Countdown: A Narrowing Window for Global Action
Iran’s nuclear breakout time — the period needed to produce weapons-grade uranium — has shrunk to mere days, signaling both rapid nuclear advancement and...
The Impact of the Rise of a New Youth Generation in the Middle East
The Middle East has experienced violence, instability, and conflict since the 1990s. Due to the rivalry between states in the region, youth life has...
Iran and the Accumulation of Historical Concerns about Survival
In the realist school, the main desires of countries are considered to be survival and security. Iran, as one of the oldest civilizations in...
Iran’s Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender?
Ideological Foundation: The Core of Iran’s Foreign Policy
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran’s foreign policy has been deeply influenced by the ideological principles...
Opportunities and Threats of the North-South Corridor (INSTC) for Iran
In today’s interconnected world and the ongoing transition to a new global order, trade corridors are not only vital arteries of the global economy...
Trump’s Middle East Policy: A Strategy of Improvisation or Uncertainty?
As Donald Trump embarks on his second term, his administration’s approach to the Middle East appears defined by a mix of bold, unorthodox diplomacy...
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Implications for the Global Oil Market
Prior to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran and Saudi Arabia maintained generally cordial relations based on mutual strategic interests, regional cooperation and shared alignment...
Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”
The Iranian government is well-known for its repressive policies against its population, best exemplified by the state’s violent response to the nationwide protests after...
Trump’s Trade War is an Opportunity for Iran
Trump has made many grand promises: annexing Greenland to the United States, making Canada the 51st state, bringing the Panama Canal under American control,...