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Iran's Growing Presence in the Horn of Africa and Yemen
The Horn of Africa is an important region due to its strategic location, rich natural resources and cultural diversity. Comprising...

Oral Toğa
Dec 30, 20236 min read


Iran's Practices Towards Afghan Refugees
The Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced last month that Iran had deported some 7,000 Afghan refugees back to...

Oral Toğa
Dec 24, 20233 min read


A new alternative for Greece: Iran's Kamikaze Drones
Turkey's advances in the defense industry are undoubtedly being closely followed by the Greek public. Each step becomes the subject of...

Oral Toğa
Dec 24, 20235 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...

Oral Toğa
Dec 23, 20233 min read


The Decline of Human Capital in Iran and Ongoing Debates
Although overshadowed by issues such as the war in Ukraine, the Karabakh issue, attacks on military bases, and the agreement with Saudi...

Oral Toğa
Dec 23, 20235 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,...

Oral Toğa
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...

Oral Toğa
Jun 1, 20236 min read


Iran's Water Crisis and Growing Concerns
Iranian officials have been making statement after statement about the water crisis as summer approaches. As is well known, Iran is...

Oral Toğa
Apr 28, 20235 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...

Oral Toğa
Mar 26, 20234 min read


Interview: China's Belt and Road Initiative can change regional balance: Turkish expert-Tehran Times
"This project has the potential to change the regional balance not only of the Middle East (West Asia) but also other parts of the world,...

Oral Toğa
Mar 26, 20235 min read


Franco–Ottoman Relations in Terms of France's Middle Eastern Policies During the Reign of Louis XIV
Below is the speech delivered at the World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies on August 18, 2014: Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished...

Oral Toğa
Nov 14, 20228 min read


Some Notes on the Human Trafficking and Recklessness of Human Smugglers
This article will chronicle a number of experiences I've encountered, both incidentally and intentionally, since my younger years. Given...

Oral Toğa
Jul 14, 20215 min read
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