Tannaz Karimi

Social Security organization

Assessment of the Social Security Organization’s Compliance with Its Obligations

An analysis of past performance, current status, and the provision of recommendations for reforming commitment-related regulations Abstract Social security systems in most countries provide a form of economic security for the individuals they cover. One of the main objectives of establishing such institutions is to offer support and protection to economically vulnerable segments of society. […]

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An analysis of Iran’s foreign trade status using export-related indicators

A review and assessment of Iran’s major trade indices and the presentation of strategies for improving the country’s trade performance Abstract  A review of Iran’s foreign trade situation in recent years shows that global trends have been moving toward more open economies and an increasing share of trade in gross domestic product (GDP). However, in

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Nobel Prize

Why Trump Is Not a Nobel Prize Candidate

An Analytical Note from the International Relations Think Tank on Donald Trump’s Performance and the Inconsistencies of His Foreign Policy with the Core Values of the Nobel Peace Prize Abstract Since its establishment in 1895 through Alfred Nobel’s will, the Nobel Peace Prize has consistently been recognized as a symbol of fostering lasting peace and

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Assessing the Resilience of the Steel Industry to Energy Subsidy Reductions

 An Examination of the Energy Subsidies Allocated to the Steel Industry in 2023 (1402) and Its Resilience Against Subsidy Cuts Assessing the Energy Subsidies Allocated to the Steel Industry in 2023 (1402) In 2023, steel companies in Iran received over 78% of their electricity costs and around 60% of their gas costs through government subsidies,

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Europe’s approach to the Israeli regime’s war against Iran

Explaining Europe’s approach in this war and examining the causes and factors behind it Abstract The recent developments in West Asia, particularly the direct confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Israeli regime, can clearly be analyzed as a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. These events not only reflect bilateral tensions but also point

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session of resilience in the time of crisis

Resilience and Social Participation: Collective Strength in Times of Crisis

KHANA hosted a session titled “War Revisited and Resilience” with researchers and social activists On September 3, 2025, KHANA hosted a session titled “War Revisited and Resilience” with researchers and social activists. The discussion centered on a vital question: if the 12-day war had lasted months instead of days, could society have endured? Dr. Meysam

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The meeting about Strengthening Passive Defense of the Health System Against Biological Threats

Passive Defense as a Policy Framework for Managing Biological Threats

KHANA hosted a specialized session titled “The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Passive Defense of the Health System Against Biological Threats In an effort to examine internal challenges and improve the mechanisms of Iran’s health system, KHANA hosted a specialized session titled “The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Passive Defense of the Health

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Zangazur corridor

Zangazur Corridor and its Legal Dimensions, Implementation Challenges, and Geopolitical Implications

An analytical note by the Economic Diplomacy Think Tank on the Zangazur Corridor: Economic Opportunity or Geopolitical Threat for Iran Abstract After several years of disputes and three wars between Azerbaijan and Armenia since 1991, as well as intermittent border clashes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the leaders of the two countries finally met on August

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From the Mediterranean to the Caspian: The Strategic Link between the David Corridor and the Zangazur Corridor

From the Mediterranean to the Caspian

The Strategic Link between the David Corridor and the Zangazur Corridor Analytical Note by Institute for Studies of Contemporary World on the Strategic Connection of the David and Zangazur Corridors and Its Geopolitical Implications for Iran Abstract Following recent regional developments, two geopolitical corridors, the “David Corridor” and the “Zangazur Corridor,” have attracted significant attention

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Institutional Assessment and Analysis of the Tobacco Industry

Institutional Assessment and Analysis of the Tobacco Industry

Review of the Status of the Tobacco Industry in Iran and Recommendations for Improving the Condition of the National Tobacco Industry The tobacco industry in Iran, with a market consisting of approximately 20 million consumers and an estimated consumption rate of 25% for various tobacco products (cigarettes and hookah), has a value exceeding 70 trillion

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