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Why geography is Iran’s secret weapon

Iran isn’t powerful because it’s rich — it’s powerful because it’s strategic. This video breaks down how geography, proxy ...
Hollywood has a notorious reputation for playing fast and loose with maps! Join us as we count down our picks for the films ...
Since December 2017, Iran has witnessed a sustained pattern of nationwide uprisings signaling a fundamental shift away from ...
Oman’s Duqm port cannot replace India’s dependence on Iran’s Chabahar. But it can help challenge Pakistan in the Indian Ocean ...
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Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia

After the fall of the Soviet Union, a shared Persianate cultural heritage did not translate into Iranian influence in Central ...
As Israeli and US officials trade signals about next steps on Iran in late December 2025—including discussion of a possible ...
At the center of the discussion lies the proposed Marand–Cheshmeh Soraya railway, a roughly 200-kilometer line designed to ...
Allies who take responsibility for their own security earn American support. Those who do not should not expect blank checks.
With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office in early 2025, it took less than a year for his revamped “maximum pressure” ...
Iran’s growing engagement with organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and the Eurasian Economic ...
A delegation from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) paid a visit to Iran, holding roundtables on smart ...
The following is a deep look at contemporary Venezuela, its history, its riches, its alliances and its delicate internal balance of power amid growing tensions with the US.