International Affairs

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and significant LNG volumes pass daily. Any disruption directly impacts global energy prices and major economies, making the Strait a critical geopolitical leverage point for Iran. Research Rationale and Objectives Iran’s confrontation with the U.S.-led order is

Relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Zionist regime have evolved into one of the most sensitive and complex geopolitical challenges in recent years, shaped by historical animosities, regional rivalries, and the involvement of extra-regional powers. The failed Israeli attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, followed by a fragile, unofficial ceasefire after

The head of the Revival of Politics (Ehya-ye Siasat) Think Tank has outlined some points regarding the ambiguous situation of ‘neither war nor peace’ between Iran and the United States; Iran is currently at one of the most critical and decisive moments in its modern history, facing a complex, multi-layered struggle with the United States.

The role of American public opinion and the “one decisive strike” doctrine in the political and social shifts of the Trump administration regarding the attack on Iran In the contemporary world, foreign policy—especially that of major powers—is heavily influenced by public opinion and the media. In this context, the interaction between policymakers and society plays

 Examining possible scenarios in Venezuela’s future after the kidnapping of this country’s president by the United States government The formation of a pro-Western government in Venezuela appears unlikely. However, limited cooperation between the new Rodríguez government and the United States—particularly in areas such as oil resources—is possible. Following U.S. air strikes and the abduction of

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the impact of conflicts on global oil markets has become a critical area of study. This research, conducted in 2025 by Arshia Khamedi and Hadi Atazadeh at the Imam Sadiq University Oil and Energy Think Tank, examines how a potential war between Iran and Israel could disrupt energy

The existence of water security in various parts of the country, especially in the transboundary basins of the eastern regions, due to their particular political, social, economic, and security conditions, is of special importance. Among the issues that have exposed the water security of eastern Iran, particularly the Sistan plain, to serious danger are the