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Afshon Ostovar

Afshon Ostovar

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The Real War for Iran’s Future

The Real War for Iran’s Future

On March 1, 2026, the Iranian government made it official. “After a lifetime of struggle,” a state broadcaster declared, “Iranian Supreme Leader...

20.04.2026 5

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

The Real War for Iran’s Future

Who Will Determine the Fate of the Islamic Republic?

31.03.2026 20

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

The Dangers of a Weak Iran

How a Wounded Islamic Republic Can Still Threaten the World

11.03.2026 20

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

How the Iranian Regime Breaks

Elite Fracture Will Come Gradually and then Suddenly

22.01.2026 20

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

Iran’s Perilous Path Back to Power

Tehran Has Few Options, but the Best One Depends on China

17.09.2025 10

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

Iran’s Perilous Path Back to Power

Tehran Has Few Options, but the Best One Depends on Beijing

17.09.2025 10

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar

How Iran Lost

Tehran’s Hard-Liners Squandered Decades of Strategic Capital and Undermined Deterrence

18.06.2025 30

Foreign Affairs

Afshon Ostovar