FOREIGN POLICY
OPINION
Beyond the Parallels, Iraq’s Direct Repercussions from Afghanistan
Despite the distance, Iraq is not far from Afghanistan’s spillover effects.
OPINION
What does US withdrawal from Afghanistan mean for regional countries?
The power vacuum that will emerge in Afghanistan with the withdrawal of the US and NATO raises security concerns for and whets the appetite of many regional actors.
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The Water Crisis is Growing Between Iran and Its Neighbors
While water scarcity in Iran continues to be the trigger of internal tensions, water disputes with neighboring countries also deepen the problem.
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Biden’s US Military Withdrawal Between Theory and Practice
Biden’s announcement to withdraw US troops from Iraq is contrary to the on-ground reality.
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Ebrahim Raisi’s Limited Capabilities to Foreign Policy & IRGC’s Role
Despite Iran’s significant influence in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, Ebrahim Raisi will offer a limited difference in the foreign policy that is heavily dominated and controlled by the IRGC.
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Karbala’s Response to Leading Protester’s Assassination: Anti-Iran Sentiment and Electoral Boycott
The recent events in Karbala might arguably transform the city’s protest movement to lead the popular campaign against the upcoming early elections.
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The Problematic Narrative of Iraq’s ‘Uncontrolled Militias’
Is the ‘unruly militias’ narrative a new challenge or justification?
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Zarif’s Accusation of Moscow and Russia’s Reaction
Zarif’s statements would not harm Russian-Iranian relations, the bilateral relations have already been conducted by higher authorities than the Foreign Ministry.
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What do the Explosions in Israel Mean?
Even if these attacks are accidental, as Israel claims, it will certainly put Tehran at ease, which has been distressed by the internal demands for retaliation.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Opponents’ Relations with Lobbying Firms
It is highly likely that the US Senate will be under the influence of anti-Iran lobbying efforts and come up against the Biden administration.
