More: Iran
India-Pakistan: Rethinking regional connectivity
If one were to look at discussions pertaining to South Asia, India’s current tensions with China, and strained ties with neighbors – especially Nepal...
Iran’s balanced role in Afghanistan
U.S. and Taliban Peace deal signing in Doha on February 8 has brought with it some uncertainty. Since the agreement many countries in the...
China could signal increased engagement with Iran but doesn’t
Here are two potential indicators of Chinese interest in moving ahead with a proposed US$400 billion economic and military cooperation agreement with Iran: a...
Beijing’s strategy: Conquering the Heartland
Long time ago, Mackinder gave his heartland theory while keeping the geography of the world in his mind. Soon as the international politics changed...
Does the Iran-China Deal Pose a Threat to the U.S?
The huge deal between Iran and China has struck much speculation regarding the deal’s future consequences within the Middle East region. The possibility of...
Why Iran Is Turning East
Beijing and Tehran are preparing a whopping 25-year economic and security deal according to which China would invest up to $400 billion in Iran....
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Does he want to become president again?
Recently, there have been media reports about the former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s attempts to reenter big-time politics. Many observers believe that Ahmadinejad, who...
Iranian regime: Male Gods and Oppressed Women
The patriarchal world was formed as a result of several historical processes. These ancient processes served to dominate men, denying women any authority in...
China-Iran Deal and its implication for the region
From the past few years, the increasing partnership between China and Iran has raised major concerns among many countries. Sinking economy and the recent...
Greater Implications of the Iran-China Deal on India
Authors: Dhritiman Banerjee and Subarna Mustari*
India entered as a stakeholder in the development of Iran’s Chabahar port in 2016 as part of an India-...