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Iran
Caspian Sea Dispute Settled on the Surface
By Catherine Putz
The landmark agreement settles some Caspian Sea issues, but leaves others open for further discussion.
Settling the Caspian Issue and Realizing the Trans-Caspian Energy Corridor
By Fabio Indeo
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s aims to diversify their energy export markets got a boost recently.
What Does Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal Mean for Afghanistan?
By Sibghatullah Arsalai
Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is not good news for Afghanistan.
What is Iran’s Interest in Maintaining Relations With Turkmenistan?
By Catherine Putz
Despite an ongoing gas dispute, Iran seems intent on maintaining relations with Turkmenistan.
Filling In the North-South Trade Corridor's Missing Links
By Roshan Iyer
New Delhi is deftly decoupling its connectivity-centric policy in Iran from its increased engagement with Washington.
What Did the Uzbek Foreign Minister's Iran Visit Achieve?
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek Foreign Minister Kamilov just made his second visit to Iran in less than six months, this time to talk regional issues like Afghanistan.
Why Iran's Monarchy Could Unite a Divided Country
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How the Persian monarchy once saved -- and may yet again save -- Iran.
China, Iran to Deepen Military Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s defense minister vowed to strengthen military cooperation with Iran.
Ghani and Mirziyoyev Meet, Renew Afghan-Uzbek Ties
By Catherine Putz
Connectivity was at the heart of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit to Uzbekistan this week.
Forget Diplomacy With North Korea if Trump Decertifies the Iran Deal
By Troy Stangarone
Reopening the Iran deal risks placing the United States in the middle of two nuclear crises.
Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance
By Huma Yusuf
What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?
Could North Korea’s Example Inspire Iran and Pakistan?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is missile defense the way out for the United States?