Among the central factors that led to the ouster of Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was Iran’s and Russia’s decisions to not intervene yet again to prop him up. Tehran had long used Syria as vector to project influence in the region and…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran: New compulsory veiling law intensifies oppression of women and girls – Amnesty International
Iran: New compulsory veiling law intensifies oppression of women and girls Amnesty International
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The fall of President Bashar al-Assad is a blow to Iran and Russia – and a boost for Turkey – Chatham House
The fall of President Bashar al-Assad is a blow to Iran and Russia – and a boost for Turkey Chatham House
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To help Georgians, the West must drive a wedge between Georgia and the Russia-China-Iran camp
On November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of accession negotiations with the European…
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What Russia, Iran, and the Houthis get out of Moscow recruiting Yemeni mercenaries
New reports reveal that the Russian armed forces have managed to recruit hundreds of Yemeni men into their ranks thanks to…
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Persian Perspectives Today: Shahab Paranj
Listen to series host and podcast contributor Megan Vahdat sit down with the director of UCLA’s Iranian music program, Dr. Shahab Paranj, to discuss the importance of sharing traditional Iranian music with new generations.
Megan Vahdat:…
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How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war – The Hill
How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war The Hill
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Cooperation Between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia: Current and Potential Future Threats to America
The structure of world politics is evolving in ways that challenge American global power more than at any time since the end of the Cold War. The United States now faces risks to its interests across East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. To…
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Explainer: Iran’s Missile Assault on Israel
Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in a massive two-wave assault on Oct. 1, 2024. Millions of civilians sought protection in bomb shelters. The risk of a regional war mounted as Jerusalem pledged retaliation. Iran “made a…
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