Iran After the War: Between National Cohesion and Political Reform
The second war against Iran imposed by the United States and Israel in less than a year is a critical juncture in the Islamic Republic’s contemporary history. The conflict inflicted significant human, economic, and infrastructural losses on the country. But the most consequential effects extended beyond the battlefield, exposing and amplifying pre-existing political, social, and…
Beyond Regional War: Ukraine’s Conflict as Catalyst of Russia’s Global Repositioning
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February of 2022, it was seen as one of the biggest geopolitical shocks to the existing international order in the post-Cold War era. Conventional analyses frequently characterise the conflict as a sudden aberration or a consequence of localised security dynamics, but historical and structural frameworks suggest it is the…
Full Text of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 17, 2026. The deal was first announced on June 15 by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as the mediator between the two warring sides, and was slated for a physical signing on June 19 at Geneva, Switzerland.…
