Death and the Mathematician
Ahmed Chalabi, a key politician in the post-Saddam era, passed away on November 3, 2015.
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AKP Discourse to Continue Dominance over Turkish Politics
With opposition parties showing no promising signs of change, Erdogan and Davutoglu can enjoy some more years of undisturbed control over power.
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Vienna Talks and the Future of Syria
There is an unwritten agreement that Assad will have no place in the future of Syria, but how will the transition take place?
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Sisi and a Veneer of Democracy
Egypt’s parliamentary elections and political participation in an interview with Iran’s former attaché in Cairo.
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Iranians Fume over Hajj Incident
Iran has suffered the highest number of victims during the Mina stampede, and newspapers are furious with Saudi mishandling of the incident.
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Sandals, Sweatshirts and Swedes
Iranian media have become increasingly sensitive to diplomatic etiquette during recent years.
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Parliament Continues Its Nuclear Hearing Sessions
Majles’ Special Committee assigned with examining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is passing hectic days, with current and former nuclear negotiators testifying for and against the deal.
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Finally, a Chance to Retort
Former chief negotiator’s criticism of the nuclear deal has infuriated Reformist and moderate media.
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Dehemlocking the Deal
For hardliners, the Vienna Deal evokes the bitter memory of UNSC Resolution 598.
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Russia’s New Approach to the Middle East
Tapping its potentials, Russia can initiate a more effective policy in the Middle East.
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