Global sanctions have curtailed Iran's economic growth, limited its oil exports and devalued its currency, but Tehran has been resilient in its ability to fund its regional proxies
The iconography of Mahsa exemplifies the nature of the Iranian woman who never ceases to create hope, art, and culture in her life, and even in her death
Iran's regime has continuously developed its capabilities required to deal with a full range of threats — from foreign military aggression, espionage and subversion to localised, civil unrest
Should the US and Israel fail in their war on Iran, Tehran would likely expand its regional influence at the expense of Sunni Arabs, who could potentially turn to extremist groups to fight back
Ukraine's former foreign minister is pragmatic about the war, peace talks, Kyiv's opponent, Washington, the Chinese, and the Gulf. His thoughts are a fascinating insight into Europe's biggest battle