The World Bank reports the lowest development pace in 75 years, with life expectancy and per capita electricity supply stagnating. Additionally, years of education are at their slowest level since 1960, and for the first time in 75 years, gender equality has regressed. Development Thresholds Researchers defined a developmental threshold based on high-income country standards, […]
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OPEC was established in September 1960 in Baghdad to unite oil-producing countries against major Western oil companies and regain control over their national resources. In recent years, particularly after the rise of shale oil production in the U.S., OPEC’s power to manage prices has diminished due to increased supply from non-member producers. To address this,
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This policy package outlines strategies to support businesses during wartime and facilitate post-war economic reconstruction. The goal is to enhance business resilience, maintain employment and production, and accelerate sustainable growth. Key Challenges Related to Business Wars disrupt infrastructure, supply chains, and financial markets, leading to operational, financial, and legal hurdles for businesses. This includes liquidity
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In light of Abbas Araqchi’s upcoming visit to Moscow and his meeting with Putin, it is essential to address the challenges facing Iran’s diplomatic strategy. The current negotiations in Islamabad are likely headed toward a deadlock, primarily due to Pakistan’s shifting priorities and its alignment with U.S. interests. Iran must establish a negotiation framework that
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) serves as a crucial economic and financial hub in the Persian Gulf, playing a significant role in the political and economic landscape of the Middle East. With its strong financial infrastructure and strategic location, the UAE functions not only as a trading partner for Iran but also wields substantial influence
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A report from Oxford Economics predicts that a prolonged U.S. military conflict with Iran, resulting in a six-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz and intensified attacks on energy infrastructure, could trigger a global industrial recession. World economic growth could plummet to 0.6% by 2026, the worst performance since COVID-19. This scenario demonstrates that military
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Pakistan’s current behavior towards Persian Gulf Arab countries cannot be analyzed through a simple dependent-independent lens. Instead, Pakistan finds itself entangled in a “three-layered strategic dependency” puzzle: These intertwined layers make the cost of severing ties with the financial-security network of Saudi Arabia significantly higher than the cost of maintaining conditional dependency. The Buyback of
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AI’s role in modern warfare has been transformed. It shifts focus from physical force to information dominance and rapid processing. By analyzing vast data, AI empowers commanders with real-time operational awareness for optimal decision-making. The study investigates AI’s application in the Ramadan War, proposing strategies for Iran to counter the US-Israel axis in this domain.
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In recent years, the concept of “food security” has undergone a significant transformation in the global politics and security discourse. While it has traditionally defined as stable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, geopolitical shifts, climate crises, and the exploitation of natural resources have led to the emergence of a new phenomenon: “food as
During this meeting, the key points and requirements for establishing laws and regulations concerning the Strait of Hormuz were discussed, based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, principles of maritime warfare law, and the maritime zones law of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea.
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