The Iran War Heralds Russia’s Further Weakening
As long as the Iran’s regime is unchallenged by a sizeable opposing ground force, it will likely remain in power.
Why Iran’s Regime Will Remain In Power Despite the Ayatollah’s Death
As long as the Iran’s regime is unchallenged by a sizeable opposing ground force, it will likely remain in power.
The Iran War and Ankara’s Three Strategic Scenarios
The Iran war puts Turkey in a peculiar position, posing several challenges. Neutrality may no longer insulate Ankara.
Why the United States Should Let Algeria Stay Apart: Distance as Strategic Advantage
NRC Reform and American Nuclear Diplomacy in the Middle East
The revision of the NRC aligns with the US’ nuclear energy vision, transcending its domestic sphere and becoming part of foreign policy.
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.
Israel, Iran, and the Strategic Logic of Nuclear War – Part II
Even an asymmetrical nuclear war in which Israel is the sole nuclear power could inflict intolerable harms.
Israel, Iran, and the Strategic Logic of Nuclear War – Part I
As designated instruments of a law-based system of deterrence, nuclear weapons can succeed only in their protracted non-use by Israel and Iran.
US-Iran Negotiations Beyond Nuclear Issues Could Lead to Failure
The Elevated Role of Turkey in the Middle East
Ankara is cautious about the spillover effects that a regime change in Iran could bring about, but it possesses the instruments to manage instability.