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Attack cannot go unanswered: Tehran’s approach to the tension in relations with Ukraine

Attack cannot go unanswered: Tehran’s approach to the tension in relations with Ukraine

Attack cannot go unanswered: Tehran’s approach to the tension in relations with Ukraine Ukraine for the first time targeted an Iranian cargo ship in...

29.07.2026 50

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Tehran's approach and Japan's Balance Between the US and Iran

Tehran's approach and Japan's Balance Between the US and Iran

Tehran’s approach and Japan’s Balance Between the US and Iran Аny more convergent approaches with the United States or participation in military...

24.07.2026 70

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Riyadh and the Canal projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, obstacles, and prospects

Riyadh and the Canal projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, obstacles, and prospects Plans to build canals bypassing the Strait of Hormuz are not...

15.07.2026 70

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Impact of the War on Iran on Pakistan’s energy diversification and independence approach

Impact of the War on Iran on Pakistan’s energy diversification and independence approach Pakistan, which imports 80% of its oil through the Strait...

08.07.2026 80

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Interests of the actors in the Turkey-Saudi Arabia Transport Corridor

Interests of the actors in the Turkey-Saudi Arabia Transport Corridor The signing of memorandums between Turkey and Saudi Arabia to revive the...

30.06.2026 90

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Turkey’s Interest and Lessons from the US-Israeli War on Iran

Turkey’s Interest and Lessons from the US-Israeli War on Iran The US-Israeli war against Iran forced Turkey into a difficult choice: condemn the...

23.06.2026 80

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The War with Iran: How Bahrain Became a Battleground in Iranian-Bahraini Relations

The War with Iran: How Bahrain Became a Battleground in Iranian-Bahraini Relations Normalization and pragmatic development of Bahrain’s relations...

17.06.2026 100

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Ground attack on Iran and the role of Kurdish militia

Ground attack on Iran and the role of Kurdish militia Iraqi Kurdistan, at the center of rising tensions in the Middle East and bordering Iran, Turkey,...

10.06.2026 100

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Yemen’s Role in Iran’s Transregional Doctrine

Yemen’s Role in Iran’s Transregional Doctrine Yemen’s full-scale entry into the conflict could lead to the formation of a multi-layered and...

02.06.2026 100

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The Role of the Iran War in the Future of South Korean-Iran Relations

The Role of the Iran War in the Future of South Korean-Iran Relations А war against Iran could be a test of the new South Korean government’s...

28.05.2026 100

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Reactions of Tehran and the Approach of France in the War Against Iran

Reactions of Tehran and the Approach of France in the War Against Iran Post-2022 geopolitical developments and escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf...

20.05.2026 100

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The effects of the Iran War and the future of the UAE's role in the oil market

The effects of the Iran War and the future of the UAE’s role in the oil market The UAE’s official withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC on the eve of May...

14.05.2026 100

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Iran's current approach to relations with Russia

Iran’s current approach to relations with Russia Many in Iran view Russia as a key partner for ensuring their economic survival. Russia can help...

07.05.2026 100

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Muscat's approach to the war with Iran and the positive consequences of the Omani model

Muscat’s approach to the war with Iran and the positive consequences of the Omani model Oman has adopted a unique diplomatic position during the war...

02.05.2026 100

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Pakistan–Iran–Central Asia: a new transport corridor is changing the geo-economy of Eurasia

Pakistan–Iran–Central Asia: a new transport corridor is changing the geo-economy of Eurasia The launch of the Pakistan–Iran–Central Asia...

27.04.2026 100

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Pakistan’s Approach and National Interests in the Iran Conflict and the Balance Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Approach and National Interests in the Iran Conflict and the Balance Between Iran and Saudi Arabia The balance between relations with...

20.04.2026 100

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The Impact of the Iran War on Washington’s Policy Toward Cuba

The Impact of the Iran War on Washington’s Policy Toward Cuba Previously, the US saw the Iran war as a model for “rapid regime change,” but the...

15.04.2026 100

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Washington'sincomplete approach of understanding Iran

Washington’sincomplete approach of understanding Iran Consequently, it is not expected that US efforts to achieve regime change, build a compliant...

10.04.2026 100

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The Iran war and its effects on the future of US-GCC cooperation

The Iran war and its effects on the future of US-GCC cooperation The escalation of the conflict around Iran is significantly affecting the strategic,...

05.04.2026 100

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Baghdad: Choosing between Iran and America

Baghdad: Choosing between Iran and America Relations between Iran, Iraq, and the United States are shaped by growing regional tensions and a complex...

01.04.2026 100

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Taliban approach to Iran and united states conflicts

Taliban approach to Iran and united states conflicts It seems that in practice and speech, the Taliban in the future will also have an informal...

25.03.2026 150

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Tehran 's approach to war with Israel and the US

Tehran ‘s approach to war with Israel and the US In view of many in Tehran, the West is trying to fight Iran to fulfill its goals and objectives...

11.03.2026 100

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The New Bangladeshi Government and Opportunities for Relations with Russia

The New Bangladeshi Government and Opportunities for Relations with Russia The victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the 2026 elections opens...

03.03.2026 200

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Doha and Ankara’s Approach and the Challenges of the Qatar-Syria-Turkey Gas Pipeline Project

Doha and Ankara’s Approach and the Challenges of the Qatar-Syria-Turkey Gas Pipeline Project Meanwhile, the continuation of historical challenges...

22.02.2026 200

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ISIS's New Wave of Activity: Tactics, Threats, and Responses

ISIS’s New Wave of Activity: Tactics, Threats, and Responses In recent months, ISIS* has demonstrated a resurgence in operational activity,...

18.02.2026 200

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The importance of the Herat-Mazar-e-Sharif-Wakhan railway in Afghanistan and Iran's approach

10.02.2026 100

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The most important variables affecting the disintegration or unification of Yemen

04.02.2026 100

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Trump and Iran, War or Negotiations?

26.01.2026 100

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Terrorism and Security in Northern Afghanistan and the Regional Formula for Cooperation

05.01.2026 100

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New opportunities for expanding Iran-Kazakhstan relations

26.12.2025 150

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Iran’s Role in South Africa’s Foreign Policy: Opportunities and Challenges

17.12.2025 150

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Tehran's Approach to Ethiopia, Opportunities and Obstacles, Outlook

08.12.2025 90

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Taiwan's Role in China's Approach to Japan

28.11.2025 100

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Iran's Approach to Afghanistan, Challenges and Outlook

21.11.2025 100

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New Areas of Cooperation between Iran and Belarus, from Cooperation to Alliance

13.11.2025 100

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Caspian Sea Water Level Reduction: Factors, Consequences and Outlook

08.11.2025 100

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Pakistan’s Place in Taliban Politics, Fears, and Challenges

30.10.2025 80

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Growing Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations, Challenges and Prospects

23.10.2025 100

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Between Isolation and Recognition: Uzbekistan in the Taliban’s Diplomacy

16.10.2025 90

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Iran and the Idea of an Islamic NATO

10.10.2025 100

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The Role of Nuclear Energy and Hydrocarbons in Developing Iran-Russia Cooperation

03.10.2025 70

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Tehran’s actions and policies against the West and the trigger mechanism

25.09.2025 80

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China and Central Asia: Strategic partnership in the era of a multipolar world

19.09.2025 90

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Turkey-Pakistan multidimensional relations, prospects

14.09.2025 100

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Kazakhstan's energy diplomacy and prospects

04.09.2025 90

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South Korea's approach to Central Asia: effective variables and prospects

23.08.2025 100

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New variables in Pakistan's approach to Iran, prospects

17.08.2025 100

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Pakistan's approach to the US, effective variables and prospects

08.08.2025 100

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Senegal's approach to BRICS, effective variables, and prospects

03.08.2025 150

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Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, new variables, and prospects

23.07.2025 100

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