Qatar, the Difference between Assad and Saleh
The Arab League has kept silent about Yemen, where protests have not subsided for months, but treats the Syrian regime with suspension, mainly because of Qatar’s diplomatic ambitions.
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The Arab Spring and New Tensions in Iran-Saudi Relations
Perpetually in fear of chaos and instability, Saudi Arabia is a leading force in the counterrevolution against the Arab Spring.
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Time for Innovative Diplomacy
It is time for Iran’s innovative diplomacy to offset Tel Aviv’s machinations. Sadegh Kharrazi.
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Benign Relations in an Unfriendly Region
What Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan gain in their mutual relations. Mir-Mahmoud Mousavi.
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Israel’s Threat, Iran's Response
Three likely scenarios the West and Israel are following against Iran. Makan Eidipour, strategic affairs analyst.
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Flexibility Futile vis-à-vis Saudi Arabia
However flexible Iran's attitude, Saudi Arabia won’t change its aggressive mentality. Ali Akbar Asadi, Saudi affairs analyst.
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For Libya, Resuming Ties with Iran May Not Be an Easy Task
Resuming ties with Tehranis a conundrum for the Libyan government as the international community has taken a strong stance against Iran. Interview with Javid Qorban-Oqli, former Director General of the African Bureau at the Foreign Ministry.
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UNESCO Membership and the Future of Palestine
Washington’s angry reaction to the PA’s UNESCO bid substantiates the alignment between Washington and Tel Aviv vis-à-vis any Palestinian initiative in the international arena.
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Take the Warnings for Serious
The key to regulating current threats away is to cut off certain political groups from the diplomatic decision-making process. Mohammad Ali Sobhani, former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon and Jordan.
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As Deluded as Possible
Hossein Alaei, veteran Sepah commander and an expert in strategic affairs, takes a look at the recently declassified documents on Saddam Hussein’s view of the Iran-Iraq war.
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