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Iran
Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recently published N.S.A. document reveals an ongoing cyber war between the United States and Iran.
Russia and Iran Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Should NATO-Russia relations deteriorate further, Moscow will make an even stronger effort to improve ties with Tehran.
Iran's Evolving Role in the Struggle Against ISIS
By Ankit Panda
Diplomat Associate Editor Ankit Panda discusses Iran and ISIS with Akhilesh Pillalamarri.
Why the Iran Nuke Talks Might Fail
By Maysam Behravesh
International and domestic politics make it increasingly likely that the Iran-P5+1 negotiations will fail.
In Iran Nuclear Talks, 'No Deal' Is Worse Than Status Quo
By Jofi Joseph
If reaching a permanent agreement by next month’s deadline proves impossible, the West must lock in the status-quo.
The Magic of Nasta‘liq Calligraphy
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on a Washington D.C. exhibition of Persian nasta‘liq calligraphy.
The New, Improved Shanghai Cooperation Organization
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambitious goals for the SCO are helped by the imminent addition of three new members.
Asia’s Iran Oil Imports Increase 25%
By Zachary Keck
During the first half of 2014, Asia imported 25 percent more oil from Iran than in the first half of 2013.
North Korea's Middle East Pivot
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has a long history of funneling weapons to Palestinian and other Middle Eastern militant groups.
Why Tehran Loves Iran Hawks
By Zachary Keck
However well-intentioned, Iran hawks in the U.S. threaten to advance Tehran's nuclear agenda.
Iran’s Middle East Nightmare
By Zachary Keck
The last few years have not been kind to Iran, especially in the Middle East.
For Japan, What Comes After Collective Self-Defense?
By Ankit Panda
Why the U.S. and Russia should cooperate on n-security, Iran in Iraq, and Zheng He. Weekend links.