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After Iran, Will Saudi Arabia Pose the Next Strategic Challenge?
The currently ongoing war involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the State of Israel has been a long time in...
Succession in Iran: Who Will Inherit Khamenei’s Power?
Iranian clerics are close to naming a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was recently killed in U. S.-Israeli strikes. The clerical body responsible...
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....
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...
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...
Ramadan: A Test of Conscience in Jerusalem
For decades, Jerusalem rested on a fragile balance, sustained not by force but by inherited practices, recognised limits, and a shared ethic of restraint....
Who Really Holds Power in Iran?
The United States is contemplating military strikes against Iran due to its violent response to recent protests. Understanding Iran's political system is complex, especially...
Iran’s Gen Z and the Beginning of De-Islamization
Despite relentless crackdowns, large-scale protests continue to erupt across Iran. Available reports suggest that recent demonstrations have reached all 31 provinces and more than...
Beyond the Burqa: Italian Bill Targets Islamic Face Coverings and Mosque Funding
Italy's ruling Brothers of Italy party has proposed a law to ban the burqa and niqab in public spaces as part of a bill...
Between Principles and Profits: Dutch Foreign Policy Toward the Islamic World
The Netherlands' relationship with the Islamic world has developed over the centuries, starting from the era of colonialism when the Dutch controlled the Dutch...