Women have always been a major force in Iran. During the Shah’s time, the consciously worn headscarf was considered a visible sign of criticism of the Western-oriented regime. Following the…
The BRICS expansion could reshape world politics. Four key countries from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, have been newly admitted…
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia was only possible through the mediation of the PRC. The EU and the US, who individually and together could not…
Turkey and Iran regard the African continent as an important arena in their quest for international influence. Despite their ideological differences and each having its own reasons to increase influence…
The expulsion of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is one of many ways in which the international community is condemning the Islamic Republic of…
Mathematics was Maryam Mirzakhani’s passion. In 2014, she became the first and only winner of the prestigious Fields Medal, the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics. Her genius inspired other women to…
Ramadan marks the beginning of the UN-brokered truce between the warring parties in Yemen. After seven years of war in Yemen that has directly or indirectly killed hundreds of thousands…
Iran’s Africa policy is expected to gravitate around efforts to promote Islam, explore ways of combatting US influence and find new avenues for commerce. African countries must act in their…
The 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the end of 2020 has triggered a range of diplomatic activities.Most importantly, it has motivated Armenia to launch a new peace initiative…
Professor David Menashri takes a pragmatic approach to the recently resumed nuclear talks in Vienna, aimed at returning Iran and the US to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal or…