OPINION
OPINION
Propaganda on the Big Screen: Damascus Time
With his film, Hatamikia conveys a message to the world, it's heritage, the Middle East, Islamic unity, the Shia alliance, and every Iranian that is in danger.
OPINION
The United Arab Emirates' Flexible Approach towards Iran
Iran’s brand of Shiism, size, population, and conduct in the Arab states, has historically influenced UAE’s strategic thinking.
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Implications of the Iran-China Deal on India
The deal, if implemented, could adversely impact India’s grand strategy in Iran.
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Iran’s Frozen Assets: The Case of South Korea
As the “maximum pressure” campaign continues, the release of the Iranian assets does not seem to be possible in the near future.
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Covid-19 and the Socioeconomic Ordeals in Iran
Although Rouhani’s recent financial package is noteworthy, without reducing the geopolitical risks and addressing the structural problems in Iran, the package can only buy some time.
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Hossein Kazimzadeh and the Iranschahr Journal
The Iranschahr journal is not only the most important work of Kazimzadeh’s life, but also is a prominent example of a periodical which stands out in its formation of modern Iran and its printing press.
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Al-Hashd al-Sha’bi: The Process of Secession, Its Aftermath and the Possibilities
The military-political positioning of the Shrine Militia so far and their secession seem to reflect Ayatollah al-Sistani’s vision.
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Criticism Increases from the Russian Media against the Assad Regime
Russian media attacks on Assad could be considered as an indication of the distrust of Moscow towards the regime. But these attacks do not mean that Putin would stop supporting Assad in the near future.
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Libya: Efforts towards Building an Alliance against Turkey in the Mediterranean
Turkey started a new process in the Mediterranean by its Libyan policies. As Turkey stops the Haftar’s forces attempting to capture Tripoli, it deterred the actors behind Haftar and renderred their policies futile.
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The Unveiling of the Revolutionary Guards' Secret Space Program
The IRGC's rocket capacity to reach an altitude of 425 kilometers and the satellite's military reconnaissance capabilities have geopolitical ramifications for the region.
