Iran
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Iran as a Subordinate Partner, Not a Strategic Ally for Russia
The relationship between Iran and Russia is multifaceted, encompassing political, economic, and security dimensions. These ties have constantly been shaped…
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The White House and the “Stick Without Carrot” Policy: A Reassessment of U.S. Strategy in Nuclear Negotiations
Since World War II, the United States has swiftly moved away from its earlier isolationist policy and adopted an assertive,…
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The Persian Gulf and Trump’s Use of a Fabricated Term: A Geostrategic Semiotic Maneuver
In international politics, terminology is far from neutral. Words are imbued with historical, political, and geopolitical connotations, and their selection…
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The Interplay Between Politics and Economics in Iran: Mutual Influence on Domestic and Foreign Policy
Politics and economics have always maintained a reciprocal relationship, each directly influencing the other. While politics defines the rules, institutions,…
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Iran-U.S. Tensions: Rethinking Conflict, Intervention, and a New Regional Order
In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as one of the most geopolitically challenging regions in the world. The…
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From “True Promise” to Real Deterrence
Israel, through direct military attacks on Iran, the assassination of senior military commanders and nuclear scientists, and missile strikes on…
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Iran After the 12-Day War: Redefining Power in the Middle East and Beyond
With the launch of Israel’s military attack on Iran—followed by the U.S. targeting of Iran’s three main nuclear facilities in…
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Federalism: A Prelude to Disintegration
A notable development in recent weeks has been repeated statements by Iranian government officials emphasizing the need for provincial presidents.…
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Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Consequences
This analysis is based on the assumption that Iran has closed the strategic maritime passage of the Strait of Hormuz,…
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Oman, Iran Nuclear Negotiations, and the Structural Role of Imperialism in U.S. Foreign Policy
The developments in the Middle East over recent decades have consistently been intertwined with the overlapping interests of global and…
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