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Is the Syrian War Beneficial for the Middle East?
As military clashes resume in Syria, many questions and uncertainties linger about their causes, objectives, backers, and future…
The Kurdish Shadow: Turkey’s Strategic Threat East of the Euphrates
Global powers have shown little long-term interest in the Syrian conflict. For Russia, preserving Bashar al-Assad’s regime and…
Is a Land Swap Underway in Syria and Ukraine?
By Panthea Garshasbi There are claims that Bashar al-Assad was in Moscow as attacks by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham…
Syria; Turkey’s Ambitions or an Action Against the Axis of Chaos
Syria has once again become the battleground of fierce clashes between the Assad regime and its opposition forces.…
Iranian Politics with Celebrities, Journalists, and Civil Society
Iranian politics faces numerous challenges but suffers from severe structural weakness. This condition, a consequence of deep and…
Public Opinion and the System of Governance: A Critique of Republican Fallacies
By Esfandiar Mazdapour During the 2022 protests, Prince Reza Pahlavi outlined four essential principles for the collaboration of…
The Crisis of Political Representation in Iran: Who is Politically Eligible?
One of the most frequently asked and serious questions in Iran is who has the capacity and eligibility…
The Cycles of Humiliation and the Prospect of a New Order in the Islamic Republic’s Nuclear Gamble
The election victory of Donald Trump has altered the dynamics of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.…
The Necessity of Embracing National Leadership and Countering the “Leader-Making” Project
A previous article by the think tank on national leadership sparked diverse discussions and critiques. The think tank…
Leadership, Representation, and the Path to National Consensus
It is often assumed that the leadership of opposition forces must emerge as a result of unanimous consensus.…
