Iran Faces a New Wave of Protests as the Economic Crisis Deepens
Iran is experiencing a renewed wave of nationwide protests fueled by soaring inflation, the rapid collapse of the rial, and widespread poverty. Unlike the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising—sparked primarily by social repression and rooted in peripheral regions such as Kurdistan and Balochistan—this new unrest began in Tehran, led by shopkeepers from the historic Grand […]
Iran in the Shadow of War Talk
As rhetoric hardens from private messages to public threats, Iran and the United States insist they do not want war—yet the risk feels higher than ever. That risk no longer hinges solely on Tehran or Washington. It is bound up with China–U.S. competition, Europe–Russia tensions, and Israel’s policy toward Iran. Regardless of whether war or […]
Kurds Amid the Fast and Slow Rhythms of Middle Eastern Politics
In today’s Middle East, timing has become a weapon of strategy. While some leaders rush to force agreements, others deliberately slow down political processes, shaping alliances and outcomes. For the Kurds, caught in the middle of these fast and slow rhythms, every shift in timing carries profound consequences. Trump’s Two-Month Deadline and the Iran Question […]
