New President, Old Policies in Iran
The deaths of Iran’s president and foreign minister may spur some internal debates, but don’t expect domestic and foreign policy to undergo any radical changes.
Why Iran Chose to Provoke Pakistan
Domestic issues are likely behind a recent strike on Pakistan, but the swift and in-kind reaction undoubtedly caught Tehran by surprise.
What a Joe Biden Win Means for the Abraham Accords
Will Joe Biden pick up where President Trump left off in the Middle East?
Dear Geopolitical European Commission: Crawl Before You Run!
Can the European Union bridge the gap between theoretical and actual power?
Corruption and Mismanagement Plague the Iranian Petroleum Sector
If past record is any indication, a healthy skepticism is warranted concerning Iran’s new oil discovery in Khuzestan province.
Iran’s Regional Grand Project Wobbles
Iran’s region-wide geopolitical project is now imperiled on multiple fronts, including at home.
Iran Bends under the Weight of US ‘Maximum Pressure’
New nationwide protests are heaping pressure on the Rouhani regime; but all routes to a political solution remain blocked off.
Backgrounder: The U.S. Maximum Pressure Campaign toward Iran
Maximum pressure is working – just not in the way that US officials had hoped it would.
Europe Failing to Save JCPOA as Tensions Boil over in Middle East
Is Europe is warming to ‘maximum pressure’?
US-China Trade War and Iranian Oil: Market Disruptions Ahead?
Risks are mounting on both the supply and demand side of global oil markets.