Analytical articles

Washington has many allies, but there is no sign of active support from them. Russia’s position completes the diplomatic puzzle that has currently taken shape, and Minister Arakchi’s visit to Russia reinforces it

While war may significantly reshape the Middle East, it will not alter the capabilities of global powers

It may be more prudent for Russia to engage the Gulf states as individual actors rather than as a cohesive bloc

“Cold Peace” with Iran and Economic Diversification

It is difficult to expect the “golden age” promised by Trump to emerge from the upcoming negotiations

The Israeli Polygon versus the Sunni Arc

Major players are less sensitive to crises; asymmetry of potential is hardly an obstacle to resistance; a lack of allies is a problem; but being a junior partner can lead to being held hostage to a major player’s game

Apparently, the most rational course of action for the United States may be a "hit and see" approach

An attack on Iran would not bring security to the Middle East; it would bring chaos

US-UK actions in Yemen bore all the hallmarks of a large-scale neocolonial military campaign

The path from declarations of intent to real peace remains difficult

Tehran may well look to the experience of the DPRK