Is the Iran-Saudi cold war heating up?
Each must do more to avoid interfering in the other’s domestic secu
Ellie Geranmayeh
Turkey’s failed coup could be good news for international action on Syria
Turkey's constrained military and inward focus could soften its 'Assad must go' policy.
Khamenei on negotiations with US
Although the nuclear negotiations have taken Iran-US bilateral relations to unprecedented levels, the animosity persists. Almost a year after signing the nuclear deal, there has been little meaningful movement either from Iran or the West to maximize the potential of this opening.
Rouhani’s Post-Election Openings and Challenges
The latest developments are a clear indication that those who voted Rouhani into power continue to support this bid, even if they are dissatisfied with the pace of meaningful change
Iran’s elections: a bid to dilute hardliners
What has emerged in the run-up to the elections is an alignment between the reformists, centrists and some moderate conservatives to push back against a major victory by hardliners who were empowered under former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Closer to inferno: the dangers of Lebanon’s political impasse
Unless domestic factions can make necessary trade-offs to overcome this impasse, Lebanon’s resilience will be tested more than ever
Iran Implementation Day: What it means for Europe?
The EU will have an instrumental role, formally and politically, in safeguarding Iran deal after sanctions are lifted
Iran deal Implementation Day: How it works
On 16 January, the IAEA confirmed that Iran hads fully undertaken its nuclear related commitments necessary to begin Implementation Day
West needs a balanced approach in Saudi-Iran escalation
To save Syria talks, West must avoid aligning too closely with either side amidst rising Saudi-Iranian tensions
When in Rome: Why Iran is prioritising Italy
Iran is making Italy its top priority trying to build on long-standing Italo-Iranian ties