International Affairs

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

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

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

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: The Strategic Link between the David Corridor and the Zangazur Corridor

From the Mediterranean to the Caspian

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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Kabul International Water Conference 2025

Review of the objectives and performance of the Kabul International Water Conference 2025 and presentation of policy recommendations for improving transboundary water governance Abstract The first “International Water Conference” of Afghanistan, under the slogan “Clean Water, Healthy Life”, was held from February 24–26, 2025 (Esfand 6–8, 1403) at Kabul Polytechnic University. This scientific event was

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General meeting of Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in social media

An analysis of Arabic-speaking users’ positions on the social network X in reaction to Donald Trump’s visit to the Arab countries of Southwest Asia Abstract Donald Trump’s visit to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf in May 2025 was a significant event that received wide coverage in the media and on social networks, providing

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Zangazur Corridor: From Geopolitical Challenge to Security Threat

Zangazur Corridor: From Geopolitical Challenge to Security Threat

An analytical note by the International Relations Think Tank on the Zangazur Corridor, examining Israel’s role in this context and the existing threats to Iran In the summer of 2025, Azerbaijan announced that the Zangazur Corridor would be fully operational by spring 2026. The corridor, backed by Israel—which has supplied over 69% of Azerbaijan’s military

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A city in Qatar is crushed by Israel

Israel’s Attack on Qatar from the Perspective of International Law

A brief from the International Relations Think Tank on Israel’s attack on Qatar, examining its legitimacy under international law and United Nations regulations Abstract The Israeli airstrike on Hamas’ political office in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on September 9, 2025 (18 Shahrivar 1404), sparked widespread international reactions. The attack, carried out using 15 fighter

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

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

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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Instrumental Use: Israel’s Policies toward the Druze

Instrumental Use: Israel’s Policies toward the Druze

Analytical Note by Institute for studies of contemporary world on Israel’s Policies toward the Druze — from Mandatory Military Service to Structural Discrimination Israel, as an artificial regime with a small population and a fragile socio-political structure, has consistently sought to manage relations with its diverse minority groups. The Druze, as one of Israel’s key

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From the Mediterranean to the Caspian

From the Mediterranean to the Caspian

The Strategic Link between the David Corridor and the Zangazur Corrid Analytical Note by Institute for Studies of Contemporary World on the Strategic Connection of the David and Zangazur Corridors and Its Geopolitical Implications for IranFrom the Mediterranean to the Caspian Abstract Following recent regional developments, two geopolitical corridors, the “David Corridor” and the “Zangazur

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