Hessam Habibi Doroh and Javad Heiran-Nia

Iran and the Future of the Axis of Resistance
06/03/2025
The Axis of Resistance is a central pillar of Iran’s regional strategy. It serves as Iran’s “strategic depth,” enabling Tehran to manage regional threats—particularly Israel—beyond its borders while establishing a deterrence framework. Additionally,...
Iran’s Regional Strategy in Syria, Strategic Adaptation with and without Assad
18/12/2024
The fall of the Assad regime signals a major shift in the regional order which Tehran views with unease. Iran's foreign policy framework is strategically shaped by the establishment (nezam), with governments acting...
The Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Pakistan: An Analytical Review 
30/01/2024
What is going on between Iran and Pakistan? In recent months, the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape has been characterized by escalating tensions and strategic maneuvers, particularly involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, poised...