Behind Saudi Arabia’s Brinksmanship
After Iran’s nuclear deal, the status quo in the Middle East is undergoing dramatic changes, and Riyadh is doing its best to stop it.
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The Domino of Severed Ties
UAE, Bahrain and Sudan have joined Saudi Arabia in cutting/downgrading ties with Iran. Riyadh seems steadfast in forming an anti-Iran coalition.
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Afghanistan’s Accession to WTO Rings the Alarm for Iran
Tehran should hasten in joining the trade organization as a full member.
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The Need for Prudence in Iran-Turkey Relations
In the dire circumstances of the Middle East, it is important to think twice before making provocative remarks.
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To the Youth in Western Countries
Today terrorism is our common worry
The bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved me to speak to you young people.
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Challenging the Enemy at Home
Why did ISIS launch Paris attacks one day before the Vienna conference?
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A Solution to Middle East Crises
With a sound theoretical framework, and feasible action plans, Middle East states can move towards solution of reginal conflicts
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Tehran and Islamabad in the post-JCPOA Era
What are the implications of the nuclear deal for Iran-Pakistan bilateral relations?
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Death and the Mathematician
Ahmed Chalabi, a key politician in the post-Saddam era, passed away on November 3, 2015.
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AKP Discourse to Continue Dominance over Turkish Politics
With opposition parties showing no promising signs of change, Erdogan and Davutoglu can enjoy some more years of undisturbed control over power.
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