Trump, Clinton, and Iran
The prospective policy of the potential presidents of United States against Iran will be determined by a set of interrelated factors.
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Pressing Princes: After JASTA, Iran should show the hazards of Riyadh’s policies
By Nosratollah Tajik, Iran’s former ambassador to Jordan.
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Why Javad Zarif Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize committee has many a times surprised, or upset, observers with its hasty or politically-motivated choices. However, this year, it could select a laureate whom few would doubt his eligibility.
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It Is Time for UAE to Reorient Ties with Iran
The United Arab Emirates seems to have shifted from amicable ties with Iran to hostile stances that make its foreign policy look like an extension of Saudi Arabia’s. But time for change has arrived.
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Spearheading War in Yemen, Riyadh Calls for UN Action against Iran Intervention
Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of smuggling arms to Yemen, posing a threat to the stability of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the wider region as a whole.
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Toleration with KSA, Cooperation with Pakistan, and Caution with Russia
Former IRGC commander Rahim-Safavi says Iran should take advantage of its geopolitical superiority in the region.
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Tackling the Roots of Iran-Saudi Tension
Once portrayed as twin pillars of stability in the region, Iran and Saudi Arabia can easily thread the path toward more tension and proxy wars in the future.
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WWI Redeux? Middle East in the Age of Uncertainty
How Ankara and Riyadh have shortened the life of friendship and foes in the Middle East.
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Logic of Peace in the Region of War
An essay by Sadegh Maleki, a senior expert and political analyst
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Iraqi Shia Leaders Ignore Iran’s Advice
Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr and Nouri al-Maliki slip away from Iran’s hands, fueling tension in Baghdad in search of their own quotas.
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Why Trump Is the Best Choice for Iran
The GOP candidate’s foreign policy is exactly what Iran demands.
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Iran in 1395: Post-Relief Strategy-Making
An essay by Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri, a professor of Tehran University
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How Can Iran Clear Itself of Sectarian Charges?
Through diplomatic handling of religious differences, Iran could acquit itself of sectarianism and help solve regional crises.
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Switching to a New Language: Russia and military operations in Syria
Why has Moscow decided to step up its military presence in Syria? And why has it violated Turkey’s airspace?
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Arabs Should Learn from Iran Deal
By Mohammad Farazmand, General Director for Persian Gulf Affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry
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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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France’s Focus on Iranian Market
An interview with Pirooz Izadi, an expert on French affairs
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ISIS’ Threat against Europe
An interview with Abbas Loghmani, an expert on European affairs
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Paris Attacks; from Anti-Islamism to Islamophobia
An essay by Dr. Salman Safavi, Head of the London Academy of Iranian Studies and Director of the International Center for Peace Studies
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A Failed Process
An interview with Mohammad Ali Mohtadi, a senior expert on Middle Eastern affairs
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The Middle East in 2013-2014
An essay by Mohammad Ali Sobhani, Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon
Read MoreConfrontation and Iran’s Need to Be Cautious
By Alireza Noori, Ph.D. Candidate, Saint Petersburg State University & Expert on Russia Affairs
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Bad Idea for Congress to Tie President’s Hands in International Negotiations
An exclusive interview with Thomas Pickering, a former US Ambassador to the United Nations
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Need For Direct Iran-US Talks on Syria
An interview with Qassem Mohebbali, an expert on Syrian affairs
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Common Interests, Victim of US-Iran Hostility
Second and final part of an exclusive interview with American journalist and analyst Fareed Zakaria
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