Politics and Governance

While Masoud Pezeshkian faces considerable challenges in the second round of the election, the pro-regime vote is likely to ensure Saeed Jalili's victory.

On June 26, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from think tanks, academia, and the private sector.

Developments with the Chabahar port could turn the trade corridor into a global hub by 2030, if the project can overcome financial hurdles, risks from sanctions, and security threats.

Three candidates have a realistic chance in Iran’s presidential election: strongman Qalibaf, reformist surgeon Pezeshkian, and zealot pen pusher Jalili.

On June 21, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Ambassador Martina Strong.

How should the United States respond to an escalation in Houthi attacks when its current approach isn’t working?

UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s recent visit to the United States underscores nascent U.S. success in persuading the UAE of the benefits of partnership and access to advanced technology and the risks of sticking with legacy Chinese tech partnerships.

The Guardian Council has again presented the Iranian public with presidential candidates who lack a political program, a social base, and the ability to mobilize voters.