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Ideology over insight: How strategic blindness left Iran exposed
Israel’s air strikes revealed more than military weakness; they exposed a systemic failure in Iran’s ability to think strategically in an...

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Jul 284 min read


The 12-day conflict is over: What is next for Iran?
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a wide-ranging air operation across Iran, targeting not just nuclear facilities but also internal...

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Jul 286 min read


From rebellion to regional power: The Houthis
The Houthis, less commonly known as the Ansarullah Movement, represent a striking case of a local uprising in northern Yemen evolving...

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Jul 286 min read


Pursuit of systemic paralysis in Iran
Israel’s airstrikes aim to weaken Iran, create domestic chaos and gain broader regional dominance The airstrikes launched against Iran on...

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Jul 14 min read


What outcome awaits negotiations in the US-Israel-Iran triangle?
Tehran seeks an exit from a potential crisis with the U.S., while Israel pushes preemptive options to guarantee its safety U.S. President...

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Apr 287 min read


Are The Yemen Strikes A Rehearsal For A Possible Operation Against Iran?
Following the events of October 7, the missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis targeting both Israel and ships en route to...

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Apr 114 min read


Netanyahu's nuclear gamble: The risks of escalation with Iran
While Netanyahu convinces the Israeli public and the U.S. administration to wage war on Iran, it cannot be known 'for whom the bells will...

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Apr 37 min read


Striking the head: Israel's Iran strategy
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami speaks during a memorial service beneath portraits of...

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Mar 215 min read


What is Iran seeking in its cooperation with PKK?
Iran overlooks the PKK to counter Türkiye, leveraging regional influence while balancing internal security concerns Iran-PKK relations...

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Feb 115 min read


Iran's strategic setbacks and rhetoric in Syria
Iran's facing major losses in Syria and its weakening 'Axis of Resistance' and regional influence are not well received among the Iranian...

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Dec 31, 20246 min read


What should we understand from Pezeshkian's emphasis on "Turkishness"?
In Türkiye, there is a common belief among some groups that there are 40 million Turks in Iran, all eagerly striving for independence....

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Jul 19, 20246 min read


What the 2024 Presidential Election Process in Iran Reveals
Iran has always been a country with a dynamic agenda. Throughout the first half of 2024, events kept Iran constantly in the global...

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Jul 19, 20244 min read


Iran's Approach to the Development Road Project
The Development Road Project between Turkey and Iraq offers significant economic opportunities for both these countries and the region....

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Jul 1, 20244 min read


The Death of Raisi and the Subsequent Events
How Did the Accident Happen? Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the accompanying state officials met with Azerbaijani President Ilham...

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Jun 13, 20243 min read


How and Why the Reformers Lost Hope
The reformists are entering the March 1st elections amidst significant disillusionment and ensuing debates. The Reformist Front announced...

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Feb 29, 20245 min read


Anatomy of Iran's Attacks on Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan
The Impact of the Kerman Attack on Iranian Public Opinion and its Consequences The recent attack in Kerman, which occurred on the fourth...

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Jan 26, 20246 min read


Why Iran's Africa Policy Should Be Closely Monitored
Iran's relations with Africa, which have been consistent since the early years of the revolution, have become more pronounced in the past...

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Dec 23, 20233 min read


Iran's Decentralized Structure and Challenges for Israel
Against a backdrop of potential war in the region, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani stated in an op-ed on October 28,...

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Nov 8, 20236 min read


Background of Iran's Sensitivity Regarding the Hirmand River
Introduction The long-standing dispute between Iran and Afghanistan concerning the use of the Hirmand (Helmand) River, a problem that has...

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Jun 1, 20236 min read


Interview: Domestic politics affecting Washington’s foreign policy: Turkish expert-Tehran Times
A Turkish expert in international relations says domestic struggle at home sig- nificantly affects Washington’s foreign policy. “I think...

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Mar 26, 20234 min read
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