DOMESTIC POLICY

Raisi Loses a Minister Less Than a Year into His Term
Iran’s Labor minister is forced to resign as the first victim of political rivalries and economic reforms.

Iran’s Approach to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The waged war to invade Ukraine by Russia created certain opportunities for Iran on the political and economic field, especially within the security ground.
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Overview of the Water Crisis in Khuzestan
Since water transfer projects in Karun proceed, and the management of water resources is based on lobbies and ethnic interests, the hydro-politics of Khuzestan has gotten increasingly complicated.
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The Leaked Audio File and Debates Over Corruption in Iran
The leaked audio file should be interpreted as a part of the rivalry between conservatives.
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Offices in Iran Required Being a Mujtahid
It is necessary to be an absolute mujtahid (mujtahid mutlaq) for ten offices that are stated in the Constitution, while it is sufficient to be a partial (mutajazzi) mujtahid for the other offices.
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The Perspectives of the Think Tanks in Iran Towards Taliban
According to the publications by Iranian research institutes, a Taliban-led administration will pose a danger to Iran's national interests in the medium and long term.
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Raisi and the New Iran
The Iran administration is aware of the fact that it has to cover the gap in its dual system, which it had carried out successfully until the current day. In this context, the greatest responsibility belongs to Ebrahim Raisi, for whom significant sacrifices have been made.
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What is Different About This Presidential Election in Iran?
Although the reformists have been wiped off the political stage long since, the elimination of Rafsanjani, Rouhani and Larijani from the Iranian political system has some different connotations.
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Election Calendar and Ongoing Uncertainties in Iran
The establishment repeats the electoral engineering less than forty days before the elections. On the other hand, it is seen that potential candidates compete by different strategies.
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The Political Future of Zarif and the Elections in the Light of Khamenei's Statements
It is seen that the political career of Zarif, who is the strongest potential presidential candidate of reformers, has come to an end.