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Understanding China’s Political Economy and Reforms since 1978

Dr. Brian Wong, DPhil in Politics at the University of Oxford, HKU-100 Assistant Professor in Philosophy, Director of Hong Kong Global AI Governance Hub and Fellow at Centre on Contemporary China and the World, HKU Overview Any serious assessment of China must begin from three foundational characteristics: heterogeneity, contextuality, and practicality. These three “-ity”s frame […]

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Environmental Impacts of the Declining Water Level of the Caspian Sea

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Islamic Parliament Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Islamic Parliament Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran examines the drivers behind the declining water level of the Caspian Sea, its environmental consequences, and international policy options for protecting the world’s largest enclosed inland body of water. Why Is the Caspian Sea Water

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Mission-Oriented Development Organization in Iran

Why Iran Needs a Mission-Oriented Development Organization

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Alireza Nasr Esfahani Following the geopolitical and security shocks of the recent conflict, Iran has entered a new phase where traditional bureaucratic governance is no longer sufficient to address emerging challenges. Rather than returning to the pre-war status quo, the country should prioritize building a resilient Iran capable of withstanding sanctions, hybrid warfare, and geopolitical

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China’s Industrial Development Model for Post-War Iran

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On July 29, 2026, Khana House and Sharif Policy Research Institute (SPRI) hosted the 19th session of KHANA Dialogue series, “Economic Resilience in Crisis: China’s Industrial Development Model for Post-War Iran.” The session brought together a distinguished group of international experts for a timely discussion on the evolving war landscape, pathways toward de-escalation, and lessons

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Post-War Economic Reconstruction in Iran

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KHANA hosted the 18th session of its KHANA Dialogue series, bringing together international experts Lucy Wu, Harald Buschmann, Jeff Schubert, and Michael Hilliard to discuss Iran’s post-war economic reconstruction and lessons from China’s reconstruction experience. Harald Buschmann: U.S. Is Not a Reliable Negotiating Partner Harald Buchmann, Senior Fellow at Intellisia Institute, noted that despite several

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Why SWOT Often Fails in Geopolitical Analysis?

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Research institute of Strategic Studies The SWOT framework was originally designed for business planning and is ill-suited for analyzing foreign policy and national security. Unlike business environments, security and geopolitics involve dynamic power competition, uncertainty, and adversaries that continuously adapt. SWOT reduces these complexities to a static four-quadrant model, making it inadequate for strategic decision-making.

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The UAE’s Pragmatic Pivot to Iran

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Jeff Schubert, Professor at Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Russia “The UAE’s bold gambit on Iran” article in the Financial Times (28 July), by Andrew England and Nicolas Parasie, describes how the United Arab Emirates is now cosying up to Iran in commercial (and even diplomatic) terms while also strengthening its security relationships with Israel

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China’s Rise Through Economic, Cultural, and Institutional Reform

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Ali Mohammad Sabeghi, Member of the Scientific Council of the Tianxia Think Tank and Former Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China China’s transformation from political and economic turmoil into a global power was driven by coordinated reforms across the economy, governance, education, and culture. After the failures of the Great Leap

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Iran’s Gas Crisis: Why Household Energy Efficiency Matters More Than Price Reform

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Hadi Masoumi, Researcher at Iran Think Tanks Network Iran faces a recurring winter natural gas imbalance. Gas shortages reduce industrial output, force power plants to burn more polluting fuels, and disrupt public services. Iran’s Gas Crisis is seasonal and is driven by a sharp increase in heating demand during the colder months. Why Household Energy

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Lessons from Ramadan War: A Call for Strategic Reassessment in West Asia

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The attack on Iran was based on the false assumption that the country was too weak to respond. Instead, Iran delivered a calculated and effective response, proving its military resilience and strategic deterrence despite pressure from major powers. Our Arab Neighbors Have Consistently Stood on the Wrong Side of History Iran argues that some GCC

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