Studies
The New Middle East Ignites Competition Between Türkiye and Israel
The Gaza Strip war reshaped the region, upending the balance of power and opening the door to scenarios that were previously unlikely in the Middle East. The …
Analysis
Hijab: Symbol, Identity, or Instrument of Conflict?
No symbol in the history of Arab and Islamic societies has sparked more questions, debate, and controversy than the hijab. Not because it is merely a piece of …
Analysis
Iran at the Heart of Global Transformations
At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Iran once again emerged as one of the central topics in global discussions.
Analysis
Khamenei Besieged by Domestic Crises and Regional Deadlocks
As the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih enters its fifth decade, the system faces unprecedented challenges that seriously threaten its survival. At the center of …
Analysis
The Voice of the Global Iranian Revolution Confronts the Rule of the Supreme Leader
As the strategic setbacks suffered by Iran’s system of velayat-e faqih in the Middle East continue to unfold year after year, the demonstrations organized by …
Analysis
The Gender Dimensions of Iran’s Water Crisis
Field reports from various districts in the Iranian capital, Tehran, indicate a sharp decline in water pressure, to the extent that even the first floors of …
Analysis
Democracy as Blasphemy and Criminality
Democracy, in its noble theoretical meaning, is government of the people, by the people, and for the people — the fruit of centuries of struggle against tyranny …
Analysis
Poland’s Reckoning with Migration and Security
The problems of illegal migration and potential terrorist threats are relatively new phenomena in Poland. Until recently, Poland was a country of emigration. …
Analysis
Iran on the Edge of a Volcano!?
Iran is witnessing decisive historic moments today, as internal tensions escalate and waves of popular protests continue to unfold — protests that reflect …
Analysis
The Civil Nature of the State in Islam
Amid the re-formulation of social contracts in the countries of the Arab Spring, there has been a call for a civil and democratic state—even from currents and …
Studies
Secularism: Why Does It Have a Bad Reputation in the Arab World?
The ones who have harmed the reputation of secularism the most fall into three categories: Arab rulers, extreme secularist elites, and advocates of political …
Analysis
A Formal Indictment of the Iranian Regime
When the world’s highest human rights authority abandons diplomatic language and describes a state’s actions as “a systematic pattern of using the death penalty …