Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
A discussion on the news reports on Iran preparing to attack Israel in a few days, risks for Iran if the tensions escalate.
To quell the revolt sparked by Mahsa Jina Amini’s death in 2022, Iran committed crimes against humanity, including gender persecution. EU governments must coordinate to advance judicial accountability of those responsible while protecting vulnerable groups and countering digital repression.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
As the influence of the Assad regime and Russia declines, Iran is emerging as the main actor, which could provoke a major Israeli intervention.
Both Republican and Democratic administrations have effectively followed the same blueprint.
The Syrian regime has struggled to govern Syria’s south, while the Ukraine war has weakened Russia’s influence, making both more reliant on Tehran and its allies in the area. However, this may increase the prospects of conflict between Iran and Israel.
The power Iran projects on the international scene masks a fragile regime that fears for its survival. The EU should comprehensively assess the challenges Tehran poses and adjust its policy accordingly.
A recent election in Iran installed more hard-liners in parliament, but that may not be what people want.
As Tehran moves toward consolidating its regional power, will it agree to ultimately disarm its Arab allies? Can it afford not to?