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A Putin painting in an exhibition. President Putin's popularity has been boosted by Russia's involvement in Syrian civil war.

Moscow’s Endgame in the Syrian Civil War
Alessandro Bruno

For President Putin, the road to a new Russian superpower leads through Syria.

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Backgrounder: Iran Elections
Alessandro Bruno

An in-depth look at the institutions, candidates, and impact of Iran’s upcoming elections.

Public Domain: President Nixon Meets Chairman Mao, 1972 (NARA)

Echoes of Nixon in the US-Iran Rapprochement
Omar Mawji

The US-Iran rapprochement is reminiscent of Nixon’s historic about face on China. And it might just produce the same positive result.

Western Companies Circle as Iran Enters a Critical Month
Nadim Issa

Foreign investors are eager to tap into Iran ahead of the full implementation of the JCPOA.

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Nuclear Deal Paves Way for Renewed India-Iran Relations
Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah

The recent visit of Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif to India signals that both countries are keen to engage each other in the aftermath of the signing of the nuclear deal between the P5+1, Iran, and the European Union.

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Style Could Win Out Over Substance on Iran Nuclear Deal
Zachary Fillingham

The core of the struggle surrounding the Iran nuclear deal is not how it would advance the interests of the United States, but rather how the deal is being perceived.

Nuclear Deal and US Rebalancing: Not a Strategy for Peace
Roberto Iannuzzi

While a historic and highly controversial nuclear deal awaits final approval by the US Congress, a debate on its regional and international fallout is raging across the globe. The agreement is indeed a huge gamble. Will it hold? Will it ease Middle East tensions, or will it further destabilize the region?