Russia Has Taken Syria as Hostage to Get Concessions from West
For Moscow, Damascus is a card it could use to extract concessions from the West and get rid of sanctions. By Ali Bigdeli.
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Nowruz, an Opportunity to Bring the Region Closer
Celebration of Nowruz, a shared cultural ritual between Iran and its neighbors, can help correct skewed images of Iran in the region and foster regional convergence. By Bahram Amir-Ahmadian,
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Why Iran Is an Unexpendable Force in Syria?
For Moscow, it would be hard to find a reliable alternative for Iran’s combat-hardened ground forces.
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ECO Should Revolve around Iran, Says Expert
Is Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) dead or can it be at the heart of global economy in foreseeable future?
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How Iran Should Translate Its Geopolitical Advantages into Economic Opportunities
By serving as transit route for energy pipelines, and exporting its gas to emerging markets, Tehran could increase its geopolitical weight. By Abdol-Reza Faraji Rad.
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Turkey’s New Gamble: Bickering with Iran
By siding with Tehran’s regional foes, Ankara is squandering the geopolitical benefits of collaboration with its eastern neighbor. By Diako Hosseini.
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