Middle East
Could a reformist actually win the Iranian presidential election?
There is one moderate among a parade of hardliners contending to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi
June 11, 2024
Muhammad Sahimi
Middle East
Raisi’s death throws a wrench into internal Iranian politics
This could destabilize Iran further and complicate the showdown for electing the next supreme leader
May 20, 2024
Middle East
Iran’s political factions aren't united on Hamas, or the Middle East
But most favor a policy of restraint in reaction to the Gaza war.
November 24, 2023
Middle East
Iran's mass protests achieved four critical things this year
Demonstrators wanted to make sure that Mahsa Amini's tragic death wasn't in vain. By these measures, it wasn't.
September 12, 2023
Middle East
What is Iran's foreign policy path? Meet Ali Akbar Ahmadian
The Supreme Leader's replacement for the top security council post is a fiercely loyal hardliner with a long history in the IRGC.
June 05, 2023
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