FOREIGN POLICY
OPINION
Tishreen’s Interaction With Iraq’s Early Elections (2021)
Despite the different stances towards the electoral boycott, Iraq’s Tishreen (October) protest movement is what determines Iraq’s political future and not the early elections.
OPINION
Raisi and the Narrowing Regional Space of Iran
Tehran's problems with the West, led by the USA and the absence of expected support from the East, has been caught unprepared for the recent regional developments.
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The Fourth Round in Iran-Saudi Arabia Talks
Long-time regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia are attempting to resolve issues and decrease regional tensions via discussion as a way of reaching an agreement in Iraq's mediation.
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Background of Iran-Azerbaijan Tension
If tension spiked between Iran and Azerbaijan is connected with Iran’s concern over Israel, the way to address these concerns is diplomacy and regional cooperation.
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Iran’s Membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Expectations and Possible Scenarios
Given the reality of the world political economy and the member states' competing agendas, membership in the SCO will not significantly benefit Iran in the international system.
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The Report of the Iranian Parliament Concerning the Verification of Lifting the Sanctions
The advisory report concerning the verification of lifting the sanctions may be transformed into a binding law for the government by the parliament.
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Iran Under Raisi’s Presidency
In foreign policy, although it is expected that Raisi would prioritize the relations with neighboring countries instead of the great powers, the relations of Tehran with these countries will, to a great extent, depend on its policies towards the U.S. in the new era.
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Beyond the Parallels, Iraq’s Direct Repercussions from Afghanistan
Despite the distance, Iraq is not far from Afghanistan’s spillover effects.
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What does US withdrawal from Afghanistan mean for regional countries?
The power vacuum that will emerge in Afghanistan with the withdrawal of the US and NATO raises security concerns for and whets the appetite of many regional actors.
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The Water Crisis is Growing Between Iran and Its Neighbors
While water scarcity in Iran continues to be the trigger of internal tensions, water disputes with neighboring countries also deepen the problem.
