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Iran

Why Can’t Russia Exploit Trade Opportunities with India and Iran?
By Nicholas Trickett
Russia needs better North-South engagement to avoid dependence on China. But it isn’t well-equipped to achieve it.

Iran Courts Tajikistan
By Luciano Arvin
What does Tehran’s focus on building relations with Dushanbe mean for Central Asia?

What Does the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Want Out of Iran's Upcoming Elections?
By Heshmat Alavi
How will the IRGC seek to influence Iran's upcoming presidential elections?

Rising US-Iran Tensions: Should India Be Concerned?
By Monish Tourangbam and Manish Vaid
The fate of the Iran deal matters to India, but its investments are too important to hesitate now.

Iran's 2017 Election: Ahmadinejad’s Candidacy Signals the Regime's Weakening
By Heshmat Alavi
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's entrance into Iran's electoral race is deeply dangerous.

China, Russia, Iran: Ports and Power Along the Belt and Road
By Nicholas Trickett and Oliver Thomas
If the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor doesn’t live up to the hype, Russia may stand to benefit.

Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia, Turkey and Iran conclude the two-day negotiation with an agreement on jointly monitoring the shaky ceasefire.

Gas Spats: Turkmenistan Tangles With Iran
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan has reportedly halted gas supplies to Iran (not that Iran really needs them).

Iran's Former President Rafsanjani Dies at 82
By Ankit Panda
Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani dies at 82, leaving behind a controversial legacy as a revolutionary-turned-reformist.

The Emerging India-Afghanistan Front Against Pakistan
By Harsh V. Pant
Evidence is gathering that India and Afghanistan will band together to counter Pakistan.

Iran, China Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Iran and China are reportedly slated to hold joint military drills in the near future.

Tracing the Quran's Journey
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.