International Affairs

The Oil and Energy Think Tank at Imam Sadiq University (AS) offers a rigorous technical critique of the proposed pipeline alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that such plans are more political fantasy than engineering reality. Ruhollah Shamizad, argues that Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision of replacing the Strait of Hormuz with pipelines through Israel, particularly […]

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel represents a significant strategic and political defeat for Israel. Initially bolstered by strong U.S. support, Israel now finds itself facing unprecedented political isolation and the collapse of its deterrence narrative. While military operations continue, the true battleground is shifting toward political legitimacy and global public opinion. Breakdown of

As the geopolitical landscape evolves with potential military actions from the U.S. against Iran, Iraqi Kurds find themselves facing a crucial dilemma regarding their relationship with Iran and the activities of Kurdish anti-regime groups. Historical Ties between Iraq’s Kurds and Iran and Current Dynamics The relationship between Iraq’s Kurds and Iran is deeply rooted, with

Dr. Hassan Hassan Khani, an economic issues expert from the Saba think tank, argues that the global economy is increasingly interconnected, leading to reduced problem-solving capabilities. He likens the current state of the world to the Wiemar Republic, characterized by disorder and political crisis. In this context, commodity prices have significantly risen. The price of

The “Yinon Plan,” named after Oded Yinon, an Israeli Ministry of Defense advisor, is a significant document outlining a strategy for the disintegration of West Asia and North Africa since the 1980s. First published in 1981 in the Hebrew journal “Kivunim,” it gained prominence for its analysis of the geopolitical landscape and has been linked

Assuming Iran’s victory in this civilizational war, several strategies for realizing the Islamic Republic’s desired scenario in the post-war period are outlined to achieve a New Middle Eastern Order Transforming Military Achievements into a Sustainable Political and Economic Order for a New Middle Eastern Order Based on past experiences, it appears that the most significant

The recent conflicts, notably the war on February 2026 , diverge significantly from the previous 12-day war. The main difference lies in the fundamental objectives from the outset. Analysts are divided on Israel’s intentions in the current war. First Perspective of War on February 2026 Some argue that Israel’s military actions, such as targeting critical

After World War II, in 1945, the victorious countries formed the United Nations and established the Security Council, granting veto power exclusively to five countries: United States, Russia, France, United Kingdom, and China. This arrangement primarily represents Christians, atheists, and influential Jews, sidelining Muslims who make up 25% of the global population, with no Muslim

We must adopt a new strategy to deter the enemy from repeating its crimes M. Kharatian – Various attempts have been made to prevent the outbreak of war. The Supreme Leader sent a message to the U.S. through Switzerland, and various diplomatic solutions were proposed, yet none yielded results. In such circumstances, calls for an