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Interview: Walter Posch on Iran’s Defense
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On the occasion of the recent publication of The Iranian Security Apparatus by Walter Posch, which captures the most important known elements of Iran's security framework, we present this interview that delves into the intricate...
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Red Sea Crisis and its Implications on Egypt’s Economy
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In August 2015, the newly sworn-in Egyptian administration inaugurated the new Suez Canal branch to bring additional foreign currency to the struggling Egyptian economy. According to Lieutenant General Mohab Mamish, the former Head...
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Connectivity, the Black Sea Region, and Hungarian Priorities
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The Black Sea and the basin itself have for millennia been a transit route and provided connectivity - also for military campaign or for migration - among Eastern- and Southeast Europe, the Caucasus,...
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Iran’s Eastward Expansion: Enhancing Geostrategic and Defense Collaboration with China
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Part 2 of our series, Iran’s Look East Policy, and China’s March West Policy, further examines the relations between Iran and China. What opportunities do the Western sanctions on Iran mean for China...
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The Nuclear Middle East?
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Issues concerning nuclear capabilities are on the daily agenda of news agencies covering the Middle East. However, we often tend to miss the bigger picture and the historical background. How did the problem...
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The Middle Eastern (Dis)Order. The Case of Saudi–US Relationship and Its Impact on the Region’s Stability
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The Saudi-U.S. alliance is vital for bringing peace to the Middle East, yet it is not enough to achieve tangible results. Introducing stability into the region requires the engagement of like-minded actors. As...
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A US-Saudi Deal on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Context and Questions
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How does the halt in the normalization process between Israel and Saudi Arabia influence the Saudi civilian nuclear program and the US-Saudi cooperation in nuclear issues? This text was originally prepared for the...
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Shadow Games: Russian Infiltration, Latin American Alliances, and U.S. Border Challenges
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Latin America navigates complex geopolitical currents amid Russia's outreach and U.S. concerns over immigration and influence. As the Ukraine conflict polarizes regional responses, questions arise about balancing non-intervention with global alliances and countering...
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Understanding Iran’s 2024 Electoral Landscape (Part 2)
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On Friday, July 5, Masoud Pezeshkian was announced as the winner of the snap presidential election in Iran. The reformist-backed Pezeshkian competed against hardliner Saeed Jalili in a runoff. Although his election is...
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Understanding Iran’s 2024 Electoral Landscape (Part 1)
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The recent Iranian presidential election unfolded under extraordinary circumstances, marked by the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. This unexpected event necessitated a swift and...
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