With SCO membership, is Iran coming out of deep freeze?
Even if the JCPOA restart falls through and sanctions remain in place, a warming is happening in Tehran’s immediate neighborhood.
Even if the JCPOA restart falls through and sanctions remain in place, a warming is happening in Tehran’s immediate neighborhood.
Attempts at “adjustment programs” have been met with protest and younger generations are likely to hold their countries’ rulers to account.
But if the factors behind the GCC split aren’t addressed, and there are many, it’s possible all parties will still view each other with suspicion.
Maybe it’s time for everyone to move on.
The Saudis have reason to try to distract from what’s going on inside the country.