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A Look at Iran’s Drone Manufacturing Industry

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The drone manufacturing industry, as a modern and vital technology, has gained a significant position today in military, security, and commercial sectors. Drones, with diverse applications such as surveillance, intelligence gathering, transportation, and agriculture, play an effective role in improving efficiency and enhancing security. Advanced countries, through extensive investment in this industry, aim to strengthen […]

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Can BRICS Forge a Global Legal Diplomacy? The Role of the BRICS Lawyers’ Union

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The BRICS group, as a coalition of major emerging countries, is poised to play a key role in promoting justice, equality, and global solidarity. The BRICS Lawyers’ Union is pivotal for advancing judicial diplomacy and legal coordination, especially amid rising transnational sanctions and the perceived weakness of existing international dispute resolution mechanisms. Status and Challenges:

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The New Global Order from China’s Perspective: Lessons for Iran

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An analytical note by the Center for Strategic and International Analysis on China’s statements regarding the desired and new global order and its actions aimed at reshaping the world order After World War II, a new global order emerged centered on the two superpowers of the time. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the

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Persian Gulf States’ Stance on the Iran-Israel Conflict

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The Tightrope Walk: Persian Gulf States’ Response to the Unprecedented Tehran-Tel Aviv Military Escalation The West Asia region recently witnessed an unprecedented phase of military tension between Iran and Israel. This went beyond conventional warfare, involving direct targeting of sensitive infrastructure and massive missile retaliation. Though seemingly outside the direct conflict, the Persian Gulf States

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Iran Sanctions and The Snapback Mechanism: Legitimacy and JCPOA Future

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Snapback Mechanism Explained: UN Sanctions’ Devastating Impact on Iran’s Economy and Citizens The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, aimed to limit Iran’s nuclear program and promote regional stability. A critical component of this deal is the Snapback Mechanism, designed for a swift response to non-compliance. While initially intended as a diplomatic

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Iraq’s approach toward the 12-day imposed war waged by the Zionist regime against Iran

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Understanding the stance of the Iraqi government, political movements, the resistance, and the religious authority toward the Zionist regime’s imposed war against Iran Abstract The Zionist regime’s imposed war against Iran elicited diverse reactions from governments and global public opinion. Among the responding states, Iraq was one of the countries that, at various levels, condemned

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Drivers and Dimensions of China’s Support for Iran in the War with Israel

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An analysis of the motivating factors and obstacles to China’s support for Iran during the 12-day war with the Zionist regime and the United States Abstract The history of international relations shows that the support of great powers for middle powers—especially during wartime—is a decisive factor in shaping power dynamics and determining the outcome of

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Europe’s approach to the Israeli regime’s war against Iran

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Explaining Europe’s approach in this war and examining the causes and factors behind it Abstract The recent developments in West Asia, particularly the direct confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Israeli regime, can clearly be analyzed as a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. These events not only reflect bilateral tensions but also point

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Zangazur Corridor and its Legal Dimensions, Implementation Challenges, and Geopolitical Implications

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An analytical note by the Economic Diplomacy Think Tank on the Zangazur Corridor: Economic Opportunity or Geopolitical Threat for Iran Abstract After several years of disputes and three wars between Azerbaijan and Armenia since 1991, as well as intermittent border clashes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the leaders of the two countries finally met on August

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From the Mediterranean to the Caspian

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The Strategic Link between the David Corridor and the Zangazur Corridor Analytical Note by Institute for Studies of Contemporary World on the Strategic Connection of the David and Zangazur Corridors and Its Geopolitical Implications for Iran Abstract Following recent regional developments, two geopolitical corridors, the “David Corridor” and the “Zangazur Corridor,” have attracted significant attention

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