Hessam Habibi Doroh

Iran’s Ethno-Confessional Policies under the New Presidency
04/12/2024
Given the rich diversity of Iran's population, the new administration's approach to its various ethnic and religious groups is a crucial question that demands attention. In July 2024, Iranians went to the polls...
Iran-Israel War, Uncertainty in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
03/10/2024
On October 1, 2024, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack against Israel, firing approximately 200 missiles. This strike was framed as retaliation for the recent assassinations of key figures in the “Resistance Front,”...
Interview: Walter Posch on Iran’s Defense
27/08/2024
On the occasion of the recent publication of The Iranian Security Apparatus by Walter Posch, which captures the most important known elements of Iran's security framework, we present this interview that delves into the intricate...
Understanding Iran’s 2024 Electoral Landscape (Part 2)
08/07/2024
On Friday, July 5, Masoud Pezeshkian was announced as the winner of the snap presidential election in Iran. The reformist-backed Pezeshkian competed against hardliner Saeed Jalili in a runoff. Although his election is...
Understanding Iran’s 2024 Electoral Landscape (Part 1)
01/07/2024
The recent Iranian presidential election unfolded under extraordinary circumstances, marked by the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. This unexpected event necessitated a swift and...
Continuity Amidst Crisis: Iran’s Path Forward 
20/05/2024
President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Al-Hashem (the Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative to East Azerbaijan), and Malik Rahmati (the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province) were confirmed to have...
Iran-Pakistan Relations: Balancing Geopolitical Realities
08/05/2024
What is behind Ebrahim Raisi’s most recent visit to Pakistan?  Iran and Pakistan had a challenging start to the year as their relations were strained by a significant cross-border incident. On January 16, Iran...
Navigating the Intersection of Religion and Economy in Iranian Baluchistan
05/01/2024
Meet the complex socio-economic relations of Baluchistan.  Nestled within the arid landscapes of the south-eastern Iranian plateau, Baluchistan emerges as a region characterized by a profound tribal heritage, intricately shaped by historical struggles...