by Sara Salim
The Syrian conflict became even more complex after intensified military action by the West in response to the Paris attacks, Beirut bombings and the downing of a Russian civilian aircraft over Sinai. The West so far hasn’t been able to achieve its goals, and its failure to remove Bashar al-Assad has displaced millions of Syrians and left […]
by Pejman Abdolmohammadi
This memo was presented at a workshop organised by the LSE Middle East Centre on ‘Mapping GCC Foreign Policy: Resources, Recipients and Regional Effects’ on 7 October 2015.
Following the Iranian revolution of 1979 and the subsequent establishment of an Islamic Republic, the geopolitical role of Iran in the region has changed radically. From an ideological point of view, the […]
by Adam Weinstein
With the achievement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the P5+1, the power of diplomacy is being celebrated worldwide. However, behind the applause for successful negotiations some policymakers are giving credence to the long history of US sanctions against Iran for their ability to bring the Islamic Republic to the negotiating table. […]
by Pejman Abdolmohammadi
After weeks of nuclear negotiations, not reaching an agreement would be particularly painful for both the Iranian government, led by the Rouhani-Zarif axis on one side, and the Obama administration on the other. Whether a deal is signed by the 10th of July or later, it will most likely only be a formal arrangement. I say ‘formal’ […]
by Alireza Shams Lahijani
With final steps of sealing the anticipated deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) well underway, Iran is preparing to open a new chapter in its foreign relations just as it did in the aftermath of the Iraq-Iran war. What comes next for Iran is the crucial […]
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