Managing domestic platforms to safeguard security and data integrity is an essential priority. In this regard, China’s long experience in steering cyberspace offers an instructive model. At a meeting titled “Digital Dissection of the Beijing Model” held at KHANA, the contours of China’s digital governance framework were examined. The session brought together thinkers and officials […]
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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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As part of its mission to decode the most intricate layers of international relations and regional security, KHANA, in collaboration with the Kadras Institute, recently hosted a high-level strategic session. This session brought together leading experts on Lebanese affairs and transnational security to analyze a critical phenomenon: the “securitization” of political actors in the Middle
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At a high-level Roundtable hosted by KHANA, a group of senior experts explored the concept of sustainable security in West Asia, arguing that development is no longer complementary to security but a core strategic requirement. The discussion moved beyond conventional defense-oriented approaches and emphasized that lasting regional stability must be built on economic and social
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As a bridge between academic rigor and national governance, KHANA continues to facilitate critical dialogues on Iran’s most complex structural issues. By hosting the Rahel Association’s specialized sessions, we provide a platform for elite thinkers to challenge outdated paradigms and propose sophisticated frameworks for social and strategic reform. At a recent KHANA hosted symposium, Dr.
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At the specialized session “Climate Security: Essentials of Climate Policy in Iran, experts discussed the conceptual, policy, and legal dimensions of climate security and Iran’s role in international climate governance. Hojjat Mianabadi, faculty member at Tarbiat Modares University, emphasized: Azam Amini, faculty member at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, added: The session, held on November 4,
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The second expert session of “Innovative Iran Vision”, held on September 7, 2025, focused on Technological Transformation shaping the nation’s scientific future. Organized in collaboration with KHANA, the meeting gathered prominent scholars and policymakers to assess the Vision 1404 plan and outline perspectives toward Vision 1430. Dr. Kiarash Fartash, Secretary of the National Foresight Program,
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As KHANA continues to broaden its academic and collaborative horizons, this month witnessed a thought-provoking event at the intersection of technology, security, and governance. The first specialized session in the series “From Vision Document to AI Governance” was held under the theme “Passive Defense in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The event was organized by
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On October 12, 2025, the session “The Decline of America: A Reality in the New World Order” at KHANA brought together experts Dr. Keyhan Barzegar, Dr. Seyed Hashem Mirlouhi, and Mohammad Mahdi Emadimoghadam to analyze the shifting global landscape based on a multipolar world. Emadimoghadam highlighted that U.S. official documents now speak of “great power
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On Wednesday, September 30, the first session in the series “The Future of RegTech in Iran” was held by the Hannan Think Tank in collaboration with KHANA. The discussion explored how emerging regulatory technologies (RegTech)—tools designed to automate and modernize oversight—can enhance transparency, efficiency, and public trust in Iran’s financial governance system. Dr. Mehran Moharramian,
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