Houthis and Iran: A War Time Alliance
After eight years of conflict, the Houthis are now militarily closer to Iran. They are also more integrated than before in the pro-Iranian armed network. However, the Houthis differ from Iran’s...
View ArticleIran, Russia, and the Militias: Seeds of Tactical Cooperation
Ever since Russia’s involvement in Syria in 2015, Moscow and Tehran are collaborating on various security-military fronts across the Middle East. The militias supported by these countries form an...
View ArticleIran’s role and ambitions in the Hamas-Israel conflict
Since the horrific attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7th, uncertainties have arisen regarding two main questions: first, who were Hamas’ major collaborators in these attacks? Second, how will...
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Walking a Tightrope: What Is Iran’s Current Strategy?
The MED This Week newsletter provides informed insights on the most significant developments in the MENA region, bringing together unique opinions and reliable foresight on future scenarios. Today, we...
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Iran’s Nuclear Tango: Negotiation Setbacks
In June 2023, supreme leader Ali Khamenei declared that there was “nothing wrong” with reaching an agreement with Western countries concerning the nuclear programme. These words, five years after...
View ArticleKhamenei’s Iranian Sham Elections
Iran is set to hold two elections on March 1st. One is for the 290-seat Majlis, or the parliament, ostensibly the country’s main legislative chamber. The other is for the 88-seat Assembly of Experts...
View ArticleIran: Political Deadlock or Social Tinderbox?
For the past quarter of a century, Iranians who demand sociopolitical change have often alternated between strategies of electoral participation and street protests. Closing of one avenue has often...
View ArticleThe Economic Challenge Ahead for Iran
The Iranian economy has been facing multiple challenges over the past decades, which have resulted in a series of consequences for both the state and its citizens. Persistent inflation and low growth...
View ArticleIran’s Political Crossroads: Elections, Challenges, and Regional Equilibria
On March 1st, elections for the Parliament and Assembly of Experts will be held in Iran. However, the disqualification of several candidates, the repression of internal dissent, and the ongoing...
View ArticleIran-Pakistan: A Crisis Averted But Not Resolved
What could have easily become a major crisis between two interdependent neighbours, Iran and Pakistan, was quickly averted by rapid thoughtful action. On January 16, 2024, Iran chose to attack an...
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All Eyes on Tehran: “Strategic Patience” or Retaliation?
The MED This Week newsletter provides informed insights on the most significant developments in the MENA region, bringing together unique opinions and reliable foresight on future scenarios. Today, we...
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Israel-Iran Escalation: Reactions from the Region and Beyond
The MED This Week newsletter provides informed insights on the most significant developments in the MENA region, bringing together unique opinions and reliable foresight on future scenarios. Today, we...
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Iran after Raisi: what comes next?
The MED This Week newsletter provides informed insights on the most significant developments in the MENA region, bringing together unique opinions and reliable foresight on future scenarios. Today, we...
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Will Iran’s Pezeshkian Reboot Dialogue with the West?
The MED This Week newsletter provides informed insights on the most significant developments in the MENA region, bringing together unique opinions and reliable foresight on future scenarios. Today, we...
View ArticleDespite the Death of Hezbollah Senior Leaders, Iran Maintains Its Regional...
The terrorist attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 have changed the regional and global dynamics. Both physical and cognitive elements of this crisis have been severe. Loss of life has prompted anger...
View ArticleKhamenei’s Iranian Sham Elections
Iran is set to hold two elections on March 1st. One is for the 290-seat Majlis, or the parliament, ostensibly the country’s main legislative chamber. The other is for the 88-seat Assembly of Experts...
View ArticleIran: Political Deadlock or Social Tinderbox?
For the past quarter of a century, Iranians who demand sociopolitical change have often alternated between strategies of electoral participation and street protests. Closing of one avenue has often...
View ArticleThe Economic Challenge Ahead for Iran
The Iranian economy has been facing multiple challenges over the past decades, which have resulted in a series of consequences for both the state and its citizens. Persistent inflation and low growth...
View ArticleIran’s Political Crossroads: Elections, Challenges, and Regional Equilibria
On March 1st, elections for the Parliament and Assembly of Experts will be held in Iran. However, the disqualification of several candidates, the repression of internal dissent, and the ongoing...
View ArticleIran-Pakistan: A Crisis Averted But Not Resolved
What could have easily become a major crisis between two interdependent neighbours, Iran and Pakistan, was quickly averted by rapid thoughtful action. On January 16, 2024, Iran chose to attack an...
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