Ebrahim Raisi: A New Page in Iran’s Political Book
The results of the June 18th presidential elections suggested the continuation of the regime, the adoption of an evidently more hardline...
Turkey’s Breakup with the West
In ‘The Clash of Civilizations’, Samuel Huntington made an argument that has become solidified progressively over the past years. He...
Inside Iran’s Electoral Chaos: What Comes Next After Rouhani?
Iranian presidential elections are to take place in less than two weeks, and the electoral setting is still one of uncertainty, political...
Mediating During Crisis: Is the UAE Prepared?
UAE’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah as-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt, to discuss about the progress of...
Nukes, sanctions and other stories: Iran Nuclear Deal 2.0?
In a region that has marginalized and isolated it, Iran is called to stand up for itself once more, being represented by a struggling...
Unravelling the China-Iran Agreement: What lies ahead for the Middle East?
By signing a 25-year cooperation agreement with Iran, China has dynamically made its presence felt in the Middle East. The oil-rich and...
Erdogan’s Turkey: On A Path To Glory (?)
By now, the effects of the January 2021 US Election have settled in. The focus of US politics has shifted towards mending, rather than...
The end of Turkish women’s rights era as we know it
On the 20th of March 2021, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again performed a daring, puzzling, provocative and risky action. The...
Iran’s Future: Ahmadinejad’s Return in Khamenei’s War
Every so often, Iran’s domestic developments make the headlines: the staggering progression of the economy and the far from rare clashes...
The Battle for the Middle East
Recent international developments have proven for yet another time that the established status quo is steadily crumbling. The story of...
