The Funeral: Inside Iran’s Six-Day Farewell to Ali Khamenei
Iranian authorities appear intent on portraying Khamenei’s death not as a moment of uncertainty, but as evidence of continuity between successive generations…
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Armenia’s 2026 Election: Pro-West Alignment In, Russian Orbit Out
Since coming to power during the 2018 Velvet Revolution, Pashinyan has sought to reduce Armenia’s reliance on Russia, pursue closer ties with…
Can a House Divided Stand? Fractures Widen Within Iran’s Ruling Elite Over the US-Iran Agreement
The issue of the US-Iran agreement reflects a deeper struggle over the Islamic Republic’s identity, the balance of power between its various…
Is Egypt in Africa? The Fascinating Geography Behind the World’s Most Misplaced Country
Egypt is one of the few countries on Earth that is genuinely transcontinental. The Suez Canal, the 193-kilometre waterway connecting the Mediterranean…
Turkey’s Soft Power in Action: Conquering Hearts Through Culture, Aid and Religion
For Turkey, soft power has become a central pillar of foreign policy. Through television, religion and humanitarian outreach, Ankara has built a…
Chaharshanbe Suri: Iran’s Regime Faces a Fiery Festival
On 17 March, Iranians will gather to celebrate the festival of Chaharshanbe Suri, or sometimes known as “the fire festival“. Chaharshanbe Suri…
From Silence to Asylum: How Iran’s Women Footballers Turned The Pitch into a Protest Stage
The image of the Iran women’s footballers lasted only a moment. As the team bus pulled away from Gold Coast Stadium in…
Loyalty vs Survival: Hezbollah’s Existential Gamble in the Iran Conflict
In early March 2026, Lebanon entered a perilous new chapter. The Iran conflict, which began between the United States, Israel, and Iran…