Tannaz Karimi

Iran china Western Centric Foreign Policy

Iran and China Relations: Rethinking Western Centric Foreign Policy

The conference critically examined Iran’s long-standing Western-oriented foreign policy, arguing that it has marginalized alternative partnerships, particularly with China and East Asia. Speakers stressed that without investing in public diplomacy, tourism, academic cooperation, and a shared civilizational narrative, Iran–China relations will remain transactional rather than strategic. The Silk Road as a Civilizational Corridor, Not Just […]

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Strait of Hormuz

Legal Capacities for Iran’s Active Engagement in the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and significant LNG volumes pass daily. Any disruption directly impacts global energy prices and major economies, making the Strait a critical geopolitical leverage point for Iran. Research Rationale and Objectives Iran’s confrontation with the U.S.-led order is

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Iran Israel post ceasefire scenarios 2026

Iran and Israel post ceasefire scenarios 2026

Relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Zionist regime have evolved into one of the most sensitive and complex geopolitical challenges in recent years, shaped by historical animosities, regional rivalries, and the involvement of extra-regional powers. The failed Israeli attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, followed by a fragile, unofficial ceasefire after

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Iran United States neither war nor peace crisis

Iran United States neither war nor peace crisis 2026

The head of the Revival of Politics (Ehya-ye Siasat) Think Tank has outlined some points regarding the ambiguous situation of ‘neither war nor peace’ between Iran and the United States; Iran is currently at one of the most critical and decisive moments in its modern history, facing a complex, multi-layered struggle with the United States.

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Targeted Unrest in Iran

Targeted Unrest in Iran: The Second Phase of the 12-Day Conflict

The recent targeted unrest in Iran represents an organized and externally supported campaign that went beyond economic protests, aiming to undermine national security and political stability through new and more complex methods. How This Wave of Targeted Unrest in Iran Differs from Past Crises؟ Some of the differences between this wave of unrest and past

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Zangezur Corridor

The Impact of the Zangezur Corridor on Iran’s Economic Position

Examining the effects of the Zangezur Corridor on Iran, identifying the challenges and opportunities associated with this corridor, and proposing strategies to strengthen Iran’s regional influence. The Caucasus is a strategically significant region and a focal point of competition among major powers. The Zangezur Corridor, as a key link between Asia and Europe, has the

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Economic Reform in China

I Ching and Economic Reform Wisdom: China’s experience

Prof. Dr. Hei Sing Tso President, Guiguzi Stratagem Learning, Hong Kong I Ching and Economic Reform in China: Ancient Wisdom Behind Modern Change I Ching and Economic Reform in China offers a unique perspective on how ancient Chinese philosophy influenced modern political and economic transformation. In traditional China, alongside Confucianism and Taoism, Legalism emerged as

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The night of the 8th of January

Why was the Night of the 8th of January a Night of War in Tehran?

War gatherings From a Political point of view War gatherings had several characteristics which separates it from popular protest  The organization of small groups of 50 people, of which 3 to 5 people were armed leaders (unfortunately, the rest of the people in this riotous groups were between 17 and 23 years old).  According to

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