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How confident is Iran in defending its prized nuclear aspirations? The recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh proved not only embarrassing for Tehran but also greatly concerning; it revealed the capability of outside forces to reach deep into the most secure ...
... Israel seeks to cause internal disarray within Hamas, diminish its symbolic significance, and sow fear among its supporters. The political implications of this assassination extend to the regional power struggle. Haniyeh's assassination, particularly on Iranian soil, can be interpreted as a direct challenge to Iran's support for Hamas. It underscores the ongoing proxy conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting Israel's determination to counter Iranian influence in the region. This operation is not ...
The goal of the round table was to discuss Russia’s and Iran’s approaches to security and economic development in the South Caucasus. The meeting was attended by leading experts from Russia and Iran On July 31, 2024, a closed round table “Russia and Iran: Approaches Towards Security and Economic Development ...
... States will support its ally. At the same time, the U.S. is making efforts to preclude this war. Is Hezbollah interested in intensifying hostilities? Opinions differ on this point. Hezbollah is one of Israel’s main adversaries, all the more so because Iran is backing it. That being said, Hezbollah is deeply integrated into Lebanon’s political landscape. It is not a full-fledged non-state actor as the movement is represented in both the Lebanese government and parliament. Furthermore, Hezbollah has ...
Recent developments indicate improving Syrian-Turkish relations, aiming for regional stability, security cooperation and economic partnerships Over the past years, Syrian-Turkish relations have experienced significant fluctuations, ranging from tension and hostility to recent attempts at normalization. Some signs suggest a mutual desire to enhance relations, evident in meetings at various levels, notably involving intelligence agency directors and foreign ministers. Ilya Vedeneyev: Syria–Turkey...
On May 19th, news of a helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his Foreign Minister, and other senior officials sent shockwaves around the world. The incident, which occurred while the President was returning from a ceremony on the border with Azerbaijan, quickly became a source of ...
Interview for Iran Student Correspondents Association Interview for Iran Student Correspondents Association In recent weeks, Russia provided full political support to the Islamic Republic of Iran in the UN Security Council, which will definitely bring the two countries ...
On April 11, 2024, the second International scientific and practical conference “Russian-Iranian Cooperation in Changing World” took place On April 11, 2024, the second International scientific and practical conference “Russian-Iranian Cooperation in Changing World” took place. It was organized by the Institute of CIS Countries, the ...
... completely dismantled. Azerbaijan became the second state after Russia to integrate the secessionist territory, although the mode of how Karabakh and Chechnya got incorporated significantly differ . The change in the status quo also contributed to Iran’s notable invigoration. Two Eurasian giants, China and India, have also adopted a higher profile in the Caucasus. With the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S., the EU (and France in particular) along with ...
... October 7: Any Odds of Success? In the expert community, the autonomy and authenticity of the Houthi ideology and socio-political movement with deep Yemeni roots are generally not in doubt. The Houthi were not and are not “agents” or “proxies” of Iran, despite their growing cooperation in recent years. In the Houthi movement, as was correctly noted by the well-known orientalist B. Haykel, the influence of not only Shiite but also Sunni currents of modern political Islam, as well as secular ideologies,...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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