Iran-Pakistan Relations: Balancing Geopolitical Realities
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...
Continue ReadingPersian Gulf Security Order After Iran – Israel Direct Conflict
The direct attacks of Iran and Israel against each other indicated that both sides were leaving the conflict in the grey zone and showed the possible high cost of an open war. This...
Continue ReadingDoing Business in Libya?
Libya's recent history, marked by political upheaval and conflict, presents both challenges and opportunities for foreign investment. While the country possesses significant economic potential, realizing it requires addressing security concerns, strengthening governance and...
Continue ReadingWhy did Iran and Israel Leave the Grey Zone?
With Israel's attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy and the killing of senior commanders of IRGC Al-Quds Force, including General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who played a major role in coordinating Iran's “resistance”...
Continue ReadingCan an Iran-Israel War Still be Avoided?
Are we (finally) witnessing the beginning of a full-blown war between Iran and Israel? Or is it business as usual? On the night of April 13-14, approximately 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and...
Continue ReadingWhy Does Iran Want to be Present in the Mediterranean Sea?
With the victory of the Iranian revolution in 1979, the new government emphasized and paid attention to exporting the revolution to other countries. Although this issue was brought up with ideological motives, it...
Continue ReadingMorocco-Germany Security Cooperation
In the past years, Morocco and Germany have experienced a bilateral relationship that has passed through tumultuous waters before recently stabilizing and moving to forms of closer cooperation, notably in security matters. The...
Continue ReadingForward-Pointing Technological Collaboration and Geopolitical Competition: Japan’s Dual Set of Goals in the Middle East
Japanese diplomacy has been successful in strengthening economic ties with Middle Eastern, especially GCC states, which may lead to various successes in the coming years. Ambitions suggest there is more to come. This...
Continue ReadingDoing Business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
Discover Saudi Arabia's dual prominence: global oil powerhouse and sacred religious hub. For a long time, Saudi Arabia, predominantly secluded and unexplored, has stood as one of the leading global oil producers, positioning...
Continue ReadingHamas Activities Outside the Gaza Strip
The power and influence of Hamas widely exceed the tight borders of the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians often mention the "destruction of Hamas" as one of the main arguments justifying...
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