Events

This policy dialogue on the future of Iran–Iraq relations under Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi was held as part of the “Neighborhood Policy Intelligence” series, organized by the Saba Think Tank in cooperation with KHANA. The session featured two main speakers: Iraq’s Security and Political Challenges Continue to Shape Bilateral Relations Speakers argued that Iraq’s post-2003 […]

At a meeting with representatives of Iranian think tanks hosted by KHANA on July 2026, Cong peiwu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Iran, reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran. The event also marked the launch of the Chinese-language website of KHANA, highlighting growing people-to-people and think tank

A specialized panel discussion on the development strategies of Iran’s steel value chain in the post-war era was held at KHANA. Experts examined the key challenges facing the steel sector, highlighting the impact of ineffective policy-making, market intervention, and structural inefficiencies on the future of the industry. According to participants, despite Iran’s significant steel production

Mohsen Mohammadi Ivanaki: War as a turning point in economic and industrial development Major crises and post-war periods are not merely times of destruction and economic loss. They can also become critical turning points for rethinking development strategies and rebuilding industrial structures. The experiences of countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan demonstrate that

▪️ Selected Excerpt | Kioumars Ashtarian, policy researcher and faculty member at the University of Tehran The issue of industrial development in Iran is not merely a matter of selecting industries or increasing production capacity; rather, it fundamentally relates to the country’s governance model. Until the system of industrial coordination and governance is reformed, even

Join us for a webinar exploring key issues surrounding the U.S.–Israeli war against Iran and its implications for national sovereignty, resistance and international solidarity! Keynote Speakers: • Mohammad Sadegh Shahbaz – Researcher on Imam Khomeini’s Thought• Sara Larijani – Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Tehran• Mojtaba Namkhah – Editor-in-Chief of Nameh Jomhoor Magzine• Asal Akhavan –

At a specialized conference on cultural heritage protection during conflicts and crises, experts examined the role of international legal frameworks in safeguarding cultural heritage and discussed Iran’s responsibilities and opportunities in this field. Dr. Rasoul Vatandoust, distinguished cultural heritage scholar and former Director of International Relations at Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization, emphasized the importance of

What emerged after the “Ramadan War” in Iran defied expectations, significantly strengthening national morale and social cohesion. This renewed unity once again demonstrated Iran’s cohesive national power in countering unilateralism and the overreach of the U.S. and Israel. The Third Sacred Defense: Iran’s National Unity and Strategic Deterrence After the Ramadan War The third seminar

China’s foreign policy approach is significantly different from that of the United States. As Hamed Vafaei, a professor of China studies at the University of Tehran, states in an exclusive interview, “China’s foreign policy embraces the ‘unity of opposites.’” In Trump’s foreign policy, it is impossible to maintain friendly relations with both Iran and Israel

Mr. Saber Mirzaei, Deputy of Research and Development at the Center for Cooperation, discussed the historical roots of conflicts, Iran’s defensive capabilities, and economic challenges. Historical Roots Not as Past, but as “Structural Deterrents“ The focus is on the U.S. behavioral pattern of refusing formal concessions, illustrated by its hasty withdrawals from Vietnam and Afghanistan,