International Affairs

The competition between China and the United States for access to vital resources in Africa

Explaining the importance of copper in sustainable development and examining the competition between China and the U.S. in Africa’s copper belt and their investments in the region Abstract Critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and copper play a significant role in the global economy and defense industries. Copper, as one of the key elements in […]

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Examining the geopolitical capacities of the gas market

Examining the gas geopolitics of the region, identifying the obstacles to Iran’s presence in the regional gas market, and proposing practical solutions to overcome these obstacles Abstract Gas is one of Iran’s key leverage points in energy geopolitics. However, the gas market is not without competition, and some of Iran’s neighboring countries, such as Turkey,

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Strategic Considerations and Requirements for Energy Trade between Iran and Turkmenistan

A Study on the Energy Development Outlook in Turkmenistan and Proposing recommended Actions for Enhancing Energy-Based Interactions with This Country Abstract Turkmenistan holds more than 13.6 trillion cubic meters (2.7%) of the world’s proven gas reserves, ranking fourth globally after Russia, Iran, and Qatar. Despite geographical constraints such as being landlocked and the need for

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Examining China’s Development-Oriented Security Policies in West Asia

By Farshad Adel, Secretary-General of the Iran and China Strategic Studies Think Tank.Note from the Iran and China Strategic Studies Think Tank on China’s Development-Oriented Security Policies in West Asia Abstract China should be considered a new actor in the West Asia. China, as a new actor in West Asia, has expanded its role based

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Examining the Issues of Syria After the Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Government

Identifying the Issues of Syria After the Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Government, Analyzing Its Impact on the Region and Iran, and Proposing Strategies for Iran and the Resistance Front Abstract The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria in recent weeks is considered one of the fastest and most complex regime changes in history. This

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Metaphors

The Role of Metaphors in Comprehending and Conducting Technology and Innovation

 Within the intricate and dynamically evolving landscape of technology and innovation, metaphors emerge as indispensable tools for simplifying complex concepts and shaping the discourse surrounding governance and policy-making. In technological domains, which are inherently interdisciplinary and subject to rapid change, metaphors can play a crucial role in facilitating comprehension and fostering connections among various stakeholders.

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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

An Agreement Behind the Scenes of the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Statement of the Hekmat Institute for Policy and Strategic on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Written by Aref Hosseinzadeh, Analyst at the Hekmat Institute for Policy and Strategic Abstract Recently, on January 20, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Zionist regime began, thus putting an end to 15 months of war and

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The Economic Diplomacy of Iran and Russia

A Study of the Economic Relations Between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia, Examining the Barriers and Providing Solutions to Remove the Obstacles in this Field Abstract Economic diplomacy is one of the modern conceptual and functional domains that, depending on the necessities dictated by the conditions of countries, imposes certain requirements on their

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