In an interview, Thomas Pierret explains what was behind the effective abrogation of the position of mufti in Syria.
By encouraging outside powers to have a stake in Lebanon, Hezbollah’s foes may create spaces to contain Iran.
In an interview, Ali Hashem discusses Iran’s role following an apparent assassination attempt against Iraq’s prime minister.
Rising pressure against Lebanon from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states may well be tied to Hezbollah’s role in Yemen.
Iraq’s parliamentary elections show a shift in the balance of power in favor of Moqtada al-Sadr and Nouri al-Maliki.
Regional and international actors are accumulating cards to engage in a new Middle Eastern power game.
In an interview, Fatemeh Aman discusses how ongoing developments in Afghanistan might affect neighboring Iran.
Iran’s hardline leaders seek to use recent elections in the country to Islamize society at all levels.
Karim Sadjadpour analyzes the implications of the Iranian presidential election held on June 18.
In an interview, Ali Afshari argues the Biden administration’s haste to reach a nuclear deal with Iran may lead to failure.