How a Subtle Turkey-Iran Entente is Helping Iran Secure a Firm Presence in Syria

18 Apr 202018 Apr 2020

Posted originally to MintPress News on 24 February 2020 as Part 3 of a 3 Part series on the evolved geopolitical scenario in Syria. In stark contrast to their positions…

Russia and Iran’s Clashing Visions for Syria’s Future

18 Apr 202030 Nov 2020

Posted originally to MintPress News on 7 February 2020 as part of a 3-Part series on the evolved geopolitical scenario in Syria. Rivals of the West in their own right,…

Should Pakistan expect US withdrawal from Afghanistan?

16 Sep 201925 Oct 2019

I'm resharing this piece from a few months earlier where I expressed skepticism over the US-Taliban peace talks' prospects. This is founded in some very consequential, very long-term and very…

Is Iran pursing a self-sabotaging policy toward Pakistan?

2 May 201925 Oct 2019

Posted originally to CRSS Blog on 2 May 2019. Ideology has always been central in Iran’s foreign policy and acted as both a means of pursuing its national interests and…