Middle East & North Africa

The Gaza war is likely to increase regional polarization and regime’s crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Iran

Mass arrests prevented protests on the anniversary of Amini’s death but the crisis of confidence and the search for an alternative system continues

Iran's 'first lady' organized a conference for foreign women journalists but left many participants unimpressed

The corridor would link Saudi Arabia to Israel in a trade route and could strengthen U.S.-led diplomacy efforts to achieve rapprochement

A ‘Green Blue Deal’ aims to generate trust and equitable distribution of water and energy between Israel, Jordan, and the occupied Palestinian Territories

Following the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement, Iran has introduced new conservative legislation that infringes on women's human rights

Recent coups in the Sahel give Iran the opportunity to strengthen its geopolitical partnerships and bolster its economy

Iran-US relations have reverted to the norm of the past four decades – no direct contact, economic warfare, hostage-taking and mutual recriminations