Special Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the media and communications landscape by improving content production, audience engagement, accessibility, and information dissemination. Enhancing Iran’s position in AI-driven news and information services requires a clear understanding of key stakeholders, challenges, and the development of effective policy strategies to support future growth. AI Development Opportunities in News and […]

Modern warfare extends beyond military battles to include information, cognitive, and cultural warfare. Controlling narratives and influencing public perception have become key factors in strategic success. Understanding and countering cognitive threats, including the concept of “American-Zionist enemy cognitive warfare during the Ramadan War,” is essential for strengthening national resilience and security Cognitive Warfare Escalation Scenarios:

One of the key challenges in any future Iran–US nuclear agreement is the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles. Iran views these materials as a strategic national asset, while the United States and its allies see them as a proliferation concern. A potential solution is the creation of a Multilateral Uranium Custody Bank, under which

Following the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, one of Iran’s immediate reactions was closing the Strait of Hormuz. Eventually, Iran allowed the passage of some ships for a fee. The central question is the legal status of the Strait under international law and whether Iran has the right to block the strait

In a rapidly changing technological and geopolitical landscape, the Strait of Hormuz has gained prominence as a strategic corridor for energy transfer and global shipping. The increasing reliance on submarine fiber optic cables necessitates a reevaluation of national governance frameworks to enhance security and bolster economic and geopolitical influence. Importance of Data Transmission Cables in

The Israeli technology ecosystem is heavily reliant on multinational corporations (MNCs), with 85% of funding and 91% of transaction value in 2024 coming from foreign sources, making it vulnerable to geopolitical shocks. Vulnerabilities Exposed by Recent Conflicts Recent wars have highlighted structural weaknesses, revealing a “silent exit” of projects like Intel’s $25 billion plan and

Recent military tech advances are fundamentally reshaping “AI in warfare,” moving from data analysis to structural integration. Conflicts show sophisticated “LLM-powered advisory engines” at command levels, signaling a “New War Room” emergence, as analyzed by MIT. Key Transformation: From Data Analysis to Operational Recommendation AI’s battlefield role is drastically evolving from data analysis to a

The World Bank reports the lowest development pace in 75 years, with life expectancy and per capita electricity supply stagnating. Additionally, years of education are at their slowest level since 1960, and for the first time in 75 years, gender equality has regressed. Development Thresholds Researchers defined a developmental threshold based on high-income country standards,

AI’s role in modern warfare has been transformed. It shifts focus from physical force to information dominance and rapid processing. By analyzing vast data, AI empowers commanders with real-time operational awareness for optimal decision-making. The study investigates AI’s application in the Ramadan War, proposing strategies for Iran to counter the US-Israel axis in this domain.

By M.Rezvan, PhD Student  in economics at TMU 1. The Cash-Generation Engine: Why Aramco Rivals the Sum of Its Peers To grasp the scale, one must employ quantitative metrics. In the financial world, valuation is anchored in Free Cash Flow and Net Income. An analysis of financial statements reveals that the following equation consistently holds