Raisi’s Foreign Policy: Notes on Iran’s New Cabinet
brahim Raisi, ex-judiciary chief of Iran, has been elected as the new president in Iran’s June 2021 presidential elections.
Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry
invasion of Iraq, which strengthened the Shiite position in the country, and the rising Iranian influence in the region had an important impact on their consideration of Turkey as a potential partner.
Lebanon’s Specter of Civil War
Corruption mixed with Iran’s Lebanon proxy Hezbollah have gradually detached Lebanon from the financial safety net which the Gulf Arab states and the international community has always provided.
Al-Kadhimi’s Dashing Hopes: Regional Security Conference Held in Baghdad
Al-Kadhimi co-sponsored the conference in Baghdad with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the war in Yemen, Lebanon's collapse, the regional water crisis, and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.
Iran Lashes Out as Local Discontent Heats Up: Droughts a Rallying Cry
ran has ushered in a new leader on August 5 as Ebrahim Raisi is sworn in as President.
The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations
against the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The Gamesmanship of Straits in Global Politics
, Saudi Arabia concerning its fight against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, and China with its economic interests Arab Peninsula.
Omani-Saudi Bilateral Ties: Understanding Oman’s Sultan Visit to the Kingdom
In addition, Oman is likely to work more closely with the Saudi leadership in its capacity in having joined UN-led efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Yemen potentially hosting the next round of Iran-Saudi talks.
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
The GCC states, which were motivated by several factors, most importantly political and sectarian ones, aimed to weaken Iran’s hand and bring Syria, a country predominantly Sunni but ruled by a Nusayri family, back into the Arab sphere of influence.
Summits between Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt Signal a New Regional Bloc
The summit was seen as an attempt to build a regional alliance to neutralize Iranian influence in Iraq, especially after accusations of Iranian intervention in Iraqi internal affairs.
Intifada 3.0: Trick or Treat?
Ismail Haniye, Hamas’ political chief, thanked Iran publicly, as well as Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
Russia’s Lebanese Matryoshka Doll
The Russian initiative comes in the midst of the nuclear talks in Vienna and with the pressure on the Iranian regime from Israeli strikes and military operations - most recently the attack on Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz and daily airstrikes that target Iran’s militias in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.
Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
Moscow can simultaneously and to a large extent officially engage in talks with opposing parties, say, Israel and Iran, the U.
Talks between Saudis and Iranians: Facts Speak Louder than Words
n April 18, news of Iran-Saudi Arabia talks to re-establish relations was reported in the media.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
The communique also condemned forced demographic change by the Assad regime and Iran.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
Read: The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities
The Biden administration is working on reinvigorating America’s State Department, which suffered from an unprecedented level of resignations and long-term vacancies during the Trump administration, and on cultivating greater multilateral cooperation with allies that were often disregarded over the last four years.
India is Lobbying to Put Pakistan on FATF’s Black-list: Will it Succeed?
Only North Korea and Iran are in the current blacklist.
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
Here is the Syrian president, preparing for a fourth presidential term, and he survived the conflict with unlimited Russian and Iranian support, at a time when the Syrian opposition failed to offer an alternative to the regime.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
hina and Iran have been building an increasingly close economic, political and security partnership since the mid-1990s, when China emerged as Iran’s partner of choice for its energy projects in both the nuclear field and hydrocarbons.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
This anti-Ba’athist “revolution” was expected to mark a geopolitical setback to Iran.
