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Despite Airstrikes, Iran Continues to Permeate Western Syria
Efforts to counter Iran in Syria are solely focused on Iran’s military presence in the country, and have ignored the soft-power, cultural spheres of influence being developed by Iran as a long-term strategy.
Sep 14, 2022
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Omar Abu Layla
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Bahrain Opinion Poll Confirms Sectarian Split on Iran, but not on U.S. or Israel
The Bahraini public provided their perspectives on ties with international partners, moderate Islam, and the country’s economic situation.
Sep 9, 2022
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David Pollock
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What Cyber Attacks Against Ukraine Can Teach Israel
Israel must look to the war in Ukraine for insight into potential cyber attacks and security strategies ahead of the November legislative elections.
Sep 8, 2022
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Ophir Barel
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The Consequences of Turkey’s Shifting Position on the Syrian Crisis
Although establishing ties between Turkey and the Syrian regime may seem like a smart move by Erdogan, the decision represents a betrayal of the Syrian people and its success is not guaranteed for the Turkish government.
Sep 2, 2022
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Salahuddin Hawa
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Turkey Knocks France Out on Mosul Airport Reconstruction Project
Turkey’s involvement in the reconstruction of Mosul Airport could cause problems amidst regional tensions with France and Iran, but it is also emblematic of the growing economic ties between Turkey and Iraq.
Aug 19, 2022
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Mehmet Alaca
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Failed Promises in Iran’s Free Trade Zones
Iran’s free trade zone project was intended to create jobs, boost investment, and integrate Iran’s economy. Instead, poor infrastructure and corrupt officials turned the zones into monopolized markets that do more harm than good.
Aug 17, 2022
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Bahman Azar
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Iraq’s Two Coups—And How the U.S. Should Respond
Iran’s allies in Iraq mounted a judicial coup at the start of this year. Now, Muqtada al-Sadr is trying to place the system under his control through mob action. U.S.-led friends of Iraq should care about both these developments, not just the most recent one.
Aug 2, 2022
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Michael Knights
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Iran’s Efforts to Undermine the Turkish-Israeli Rapprochement Are Backfiring
Iran’s efforts to target Israeli citizens on Turkish soil has brought Turkey and Israel closer together.
Jul 26, 2022
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Ali Bakir
Ömer Özkizilcik
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A Middle Eastern NATO Appears Necessary, but Not Yet Possible
While a military alliance with U.S. backing seems natural, necessary, and justified, the path to the establishment of a Middle Eastern NATO is barred by regional differences.
Jul 18, 2022
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Mohammad Abu Ghazleh
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Water Insecurity: Iran’s Formidable Threat
For decades, the Iranian government has failed to address the country’s water shortages, causing social unrest that will only intensify if the problems continue.
May 20, 2022
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Massaab Al-Aloosy
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Lessons on Iran from Putin’s Playbook: How to Avoid Miscalculating Khamenei
Understanding the mistakes that led to the Russian invasion offers critical lessons for future Iran policy.
Apr 26, 2022
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Kasra Aarabi
Saeid Golkar
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How Iranian Militias Have Swallowed Deir Ezzor
The Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor is currently a heavily militarized area, where militias and armed forces patrol and pursue their varied interests at the expense of local civilians.
Feb 16, 2022
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Omar Abu Layla
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Qassem Soleimani’s Ghost in Deir Ezzor
Two years after the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the IRGC general’s name still holds a lot of power for many Syrians as one of the Iranian officials directly responsible for the ongoing Iranian efforts to change the culture in the country’s southeastern region of Deir Ezzor.
Jan 19, 2022
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Omar Abu Layla
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U.S. Encouragement of Regional Military Cooperation: An Ongoing Process
Although the United States has firmly committed to shifting its focus eastward, it is making clear efforts to build up regional alternatives to protect its interests.
Dec 20, 2021
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Samir Altaqi
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What Next After the Assassination Attempt on Mustafa al-Kadhimi?
The question of how Iraqi militias will respond to their decreased presence in parliament becomes increasingly salient with the finalization of Iraq’s election results.
Dec 4, 2021
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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Regional Water Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Transitioning from Conflict to Stability
With rivers and lakes drying and record breaking droughts, there is a dire need for greater regional cooperation on water issues.
Nov 30, 2021
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Amro Selim
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Threats to Iranian Instagram: Analyzing Iran’s Internet Landscape
Iran’s conservative administration has threatened to block one of the country’s last standing social media platforms, signaling a shift to more restrictive media censorship.
Nov 24, 2021
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Layla Hashemi
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The Goal Behind the Hypocritical Discourse of Iraq’s Militia Media
Pro-Iranian militia media channels are relying on distortion, character assassination, and misinformation to attract Iraqi audiences, after dependence on constant religious messaging proved futile.
Nov 18, 2021
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Sadiq Hassaan
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Raisi and the Continued Export of Revolution to Syria
The recent targeting of the al-Tanf base in Syria, where U.S. forces are stationed, highlights the ways in which the Iranian presence in Syria is becoming increasingly bold in line with the foreign policy goals of Iran’s new president.
Nov 5, 2021
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Omar Abu Layla
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The Rise of the Taliban and Iran’s Critical Problem in Afghanistan
Facing a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, Iran is likely to pursue pragmatism based on mutual interests and forgo escalation, even in the face of growing terrorist threats.
Oct 28, 2021
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Firas Elias
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