Will Iran's Regime Rally in Iraq? - Middle East Forum
5 days ago · To deter the Iraqi government from dismantling the groups, Iran’s regime might leverage its provision of electricity and gas supplies. According to the Iraqi Ministry of …
A Comprehensive Strategy for Democratic Transition in Iran
Dec 27, 2024 · Iran’s status as the most destabilizing force in the Middle East presents a pressing need for change. Today, the Islamic Republic is a regional hegemon that uses proxies in …
Persia or Iran? Why It Matters - Middle East Forum
Oct 21, 2024 · Iran’s involvement in the Middle East—through its proxy interventions in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen—is an extension of these imperialist ambitions. Export of …
The Logic of Police Violence in Iran - Middle East Forum
Sep 16, 2024 · Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who was mortally wounded in police custody after her detention by …
If Raisi Is Dead: Implications for the Islamic Republic of Iran
May 19, 2024 · State media report that a helicopter carrying Iran President Ebrahim Raisi had a “hard landing” amidst bad weather. Rescue teams reportedly are struggling to reach the …
Israel's Crucible: Forging a New Security Paradigm - Middle East …
Oct 6, 2024 · The broader Middle East remains a chessboard of shifting alliances. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, have opened new avenues for cooperation between Israel and some …
Could There Be an Arab Uprising in Iran? - Middle East Forum
Dec 8, 2024 · Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Middle Eastern countries, particularly Iran and Turkey. His career includes time …
Iran, Hezbollah Strongholds Make Syria a ‘Hunting Ground’ for Israel
Nov 15, 2024 · Jonathan Spyer oversees the Forum’s content and is editor of the Middle East Quarterly. Mr. Spyer, a journalist, reports for Janes Intelligence Review, writes a column for …
The Brewing War with Israel Is Boosting Iran’s Young Hard-Liners
Oct 11, 2024 · The IRGC is the backbone of the Islamic Republic. Established in 1979 to protect the clergy and consolidate Iran’s new theocratic regime, the Revolutionary Guards have …
In Iran, Women Are the Answer - Middle East Forum
Oct 14, 2024 · The U.S. and its allies must embrace this opportunity. Doing so will lay the groundwork for a future in which women’s empowerment is a cornerstone of a more …