Iran
May 23, 2023
Who Is Iran’s New Supreme National Security Council Secretary?
Rather than a change of policy, the appointment of Ali Akbar Ahmadian may be more about who gets credit for Iran’s diplomatic initiatives.
May 3, 2023
Sultan Haitham the Mediator
With Sultan Haitham’s planned trip to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States, the Omani leader appears to be following his predecessor’s path as a regional interlocutor.
May 1, 2023
Why Isolated Iran’s Turn to Africa Has Fallen Flat
Despite efforts to present Iran’s supposedly strong ties with African states, Iran has failed to forge robust partnerships on the continent.
Apr 25, 2023
Gulf Countries Explore Water Solutions to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
The wide-ranging effects of water scarcity in the Gulf are likely to get worse without accelerated mitigation and adaptation measures.
Mar 31, 2023
Iranian-Saudi Deal Highlights Khamenei’s Control Over Tehran’s Foreign Policy
The role of Admiral Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in the Iranian-Saudi talks is a strong indication of the supreme leader’s direct influence over Iran’s foreign policy decision making.
Mar 30, 2023
What to Make of the Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement and China’s Role in It
On March 30, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the reestablishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Mar 22, 2023
Leader of Iran’s Green Movement Calls for a New Constitution
Despite his legacy as a regime insider and reformist, Mir Hossein Mousavi’s voice could help shape the debate about forging a new political reality in Iran.
Mar 21, 2023
China’s Saudi Arabia-Iran Mediation: An Important but Slender Achievement
China may be able to build on its breakthrough with more ambitious Gulf diplomacy, but, in the meantime, it appears Saudi Arabia and Iran are forging ahead on their own.
