International Analysis

English-language analysis of Iran, the Middle East, Eurasia, security, diplomacy and strategic change.

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Afghanistan as the Eastern Link Around Iran: Who Is Shaping the New Middle East Order?

A unified field of geopolitical confrontation is being formed around Iran — from Afghanistan and Pakistan to the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, Bab el-Mandeb and the Caucasus.

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Russia–Iran Military Cooperation and the Changing Regional Balance

What support does Russia provide to Iran? Military and strategic cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, satellite programs, the Caspian route and the US factor — a detailed analysis.

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The Great Shadow War: How Iran and the United States Are Rewriting Modern Warfare

The conflict between Iran and the United States turns into a war of uncertainty, where pinpoint strikes, reconnaissance and psychological pressure are more important than a direct military clash.

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The West Prepares a New War Against Iran: Europe, Russia and the Strategic Balance

The West is preparing a new model of pressure on Iran through NATO’s European infrastructure, negotiation pauses, the Russia factor and attempts to alter the strategic balance.

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A New Model of War Against Iran: Proxies, the Persian Gulf and Deterrence

Khayal Muazzin's analysis of a new model of pressure on Iran: proxy forces, bases in the Persian Gulf, sanctions, cyber operations and a strategy of national deterrence.

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War for the Persian Gulf and the Battle for Eurasian Corridors

Khayal Muazzin’s analysis of why pressure on Iran is turning into a struggle over Eurasia’s transport, energy and digital corridors.

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