Moving beyond Erdogan’s Charisma, a Necessity for Turkey
Despite democratic developments, Turkey still shows sign of an authoritarian regime where a charismatic leader’s decision can fundamentally change the course of policies.
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Can the Iranian Parliament Obstruct the Deal?
Critics of the Vienna Deal insist that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action be ratified by the parliament before implementation. The government deems this demand as unconstitutional.
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Neck and Neck?
Iran’s adoption of Vienna deal will not prevent any invasion; rather, it may accelerate it. The important point here is whether positive aspects of the JCPOA would justify its adoption.
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US Lobbies and Strengthening Iran’s National Interests
Excerpts of an article by Ali Khorram, an expert on international affairs, in Shargh newspaper
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Is Washington’s Retreat Genuine?
In Tehran, while the optimists regard Washington’s nuclear deal with Iran as a genuine retreat from the regime change policy, pessimists view it as yet another step, this time more elaborate, to overthrow the Islamic Republic.
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Dignity and a Good Deal
A good deal for Iran is a deal that safeguards pride and dignity of the Iranian nation according to conservative figures. What terms and conditions should a deal have to fulfill this provision?
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JCPOA, the Best Possible Agreement under Present Conditions
A statement made by former ambassadors and foreign affairs officials in support of the JCPOA
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A Thousand-Year Padlock for the UK Embassy?
A few years after the occupation of the US embassy in Tehran, when one cabinet minister decided to convert the diplomatic venue into a ministerial office, Ayatollah Khomeini asked him: “Are we supposed not to have diplomatic relations with the US for a thousand years?” A similar question can be asked from Iranian conservatives who are objecting the re-opening of the UK embassy in Tehran.
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