SECURITY STUDIES

The European Aviation Safety Agency’s Warning towards the Iranian Airspace
The EASA’s warning could lead Iran into isolation in the aviation sector, which would further undermine Iran's international influence and make the fight it is waging for on various fronts even more difficult.

Al-Hashd al-Sha’bi: The Process of Secession, Its Aftermath and the Possibilities
The military-political positioning of the Shrine Militia so far and their secession seem to reflect Ayatollah al-Sistani’s vision.
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The Unveiling of the Revolutionary Guards' Secret Space Program
The IRGC's rocket capacity to reach an altitude of 425 kilometers and the satellite's military reconnaissance capabilities have geopolitical ramifications for the region.
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IRGC Navy’s Harassment of U.S. Warships in the Northern Gulf: Intel Analysis
While such incidents have occurred sporadically in the past, they have largely ceased in recent months, and this incident comes at a time of heightened levels of tension between the two countries.
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The IRGC’s Detention of SC Taipei: Intel Analysis
The seizure was intended to be a timely offensive in Iran's attempt to raise tension in the Gulf.
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Iran-US Tension in Iraq: A Military and Strategic Analysis
Considering the latest military activities in the region, is the US in preparation for an attack on the Iranian-backed militia groups, particularly the Kataib Hezbollah, as claimed?
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Would Iran Confront Turkey in the Idlib Frontier?
Considering Turkey’s determination and the military balance now changing in Turkey’s favor, confronting the Turkish army will not only be fruitless, but also lead to serious casualties for Iran and its Shiite proxies.
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The Idlib Front and Iran’s Weakening Foreign Operation Capacity
Despite Iran’s attempts to show its power in the Idlib frontier, Tehran’s shortfall of coordination in the field is conspicuous.
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How Will the Quds Force Attempt to Fill the Loss of Soleimani in its Mission Areas?
Aware that Soleimani is irreplaceable as a commander, Khamenei tries to form a new conception of command.
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The Geopolitical Implications of the Trilateral Naval Drill in the Gulf
Iran, Russia and China started a joint military exercise in the Gulf of Oman and the northern area of the Indian Ocean on 27 December, which is scheduled to last for 4 days.