Iran’s Transition from Hierarchical to Flat Leadership

Iran’s leadership has transformed its system from a hierarchical structure into a fragmented, decentralized order dominated by the IRGC in 2026.
The US-Israel-Iran War and the Reorientation of the Kurdish-Turkish Peace Process
US–Israel–Iran war reshapes Turkey–Kurdish peace process, shifting focus from reform to security, regional power shifts, and PKK strategy.
Maliki’s Candidacy Sparks US-Iran Proxy Conflict in Iraq

The crisis surrounding Maliki’s nomination exposed deep fault lines in Iraq’s Shiite leadership and Washington’s glaring influence in Iraqi affairs.
The Future of Rojava: Kurdish Autonomy Under Threat in Syria

The conflict in Rojava has changed from a confrontation between the Syrian government and the SDF to a potential nationalist movement.