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Consequences of the Ramadan War

Economic Consequences of the Ramadan War for the Region and the World

Amirhossein Arabpour, an expert from the Economic Diplomacy Institute, discussed the economic repercussions of the imposed war by the U.S. and the Israeli regime during a live roundtable on Mnews Pakistan: Arabpour stated that following the outbreak of this war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed, allowing only vessels and oil tankers […]

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Realities of Iran and US-Israel

Realities of Iran and US, Israel War Far Exceed US Admissions

Political analyst Mohammad Khatibi, in an interview with NewsX on March 10, 2026 emphasized that not only the U.S. has ignored the principles of human rights that it claims to defend, but it has also made significant miscalculations about the nature of its target, Iran. Continuity of Attacks on Civilian Areas  Contrary to initial claims,

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Tradition of Iranian Resistance

Resilience Against Foreign Aggression: Deep Tradition of Iranian Resistance

By Hamed Vafaei, Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Tehran In March 2026, the United States and Israel launched a criminal attack on Iran, a clear violation of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which absolutely prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity of any state. Following this attack, initiated

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New Political Leader of Iran

New Political Leader of Iran and the Elevation of National Image in the Horizon of the Future

The selection of a new leader for the Islamic Republic of Iran marks a critical moment for national identity and image on the global stage. The new leader is expected to serve as a “lighthouse” for international perceptions, shaping the narrative of Iran’s resilience, historical continuity, and governance rationality amidst a backdrop of media-driven cognitive

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Beijing in Confronting U.S.

Demand for Active Role of Beijing in Confronting U.S. Behavior

Dr. Hamed Vafai, Professor of University of Tehran, emphasized the urgent need for Beijing to play an active role in countering the unilateral actions of the United States and the ongoing violence against innocent civilians in the Middle East during a live discussion on Phoenix TV. Challenges to International Order Vafai highlighted that current events

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US Strategy towards Iran

How Faulty Cognitive Maps Paralyze US Strategy towards Iran

By Mohammadreza Mohammadi, International Affairs Researcher In the complex chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, perception often shapes policy more than reality itself. When decision-makers rely on distorted mental images instead of facts on the ground, strategy can become trapped in illusion rather than guided by insight. In “How Faulty Cognitive Maps Paralyze US Strategy Towards

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Karaneh Weekly

Karaneh Weekly Issue 17: An Endless Road with No Final Destination

In a world where crises neither end nor resolve easily, politics, economics, and technology are more deeply intertwined than ever. Issue No. 17 of Karaneh Weekly is an attempt to make sense of this entanglement—from the battle formation of central banks and geopolitical gambles over the future of artificial intelligence to a critical reassessment of

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Trump’s immigration policy

Trump’s Immigration Policy: Global Threats and Domestic Messaging

By Tannaz Karimi, International Affairs analyst A Turning Point in U.S. Immigration Policy In 2017, President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda marked a turning point in U.S. policy—delivering a jarring shock through travel bans, stricter border enforcement, and steep refugee limits. His most recent announcement in late 2025, declaring a “permanent pause” on migration from so-called

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New World Order & Iran’s Power

Call for Policy Papers: “The New World Order: Reinventing Iran’s Power”

12th Annual Conference on the Resilient Economy The 12th Annual Conference on the Resilient Economy invites researchers, policymakers, experts, and practitioners to submit policy papers focused on the emerging dynamics of the New World Order and their implications for Reinventing Iran’s Power. As global transformations accelerate, understanding the structure of the New World Order and

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