A new uncertain era in Syria: between authoritarian continuity and jihadist ascent. Interview with Akram Kachee
[Lyna Ouandjeli] My first question to try to understand a bit more the challenges faced by Ahmad al-Sharaa and his transition government is the following: which transitional justice mechanisms is Ahmad al-Sharaa’s government considering to respond to the crimes committed during the war, including those perpetrated by the Assad regime and the armed groups? [Akram Kachee] It […]
US-Iran Relations: Why a Nuclear Deal Is So Difficult ? Is War Inevitable?
Reaching a nuclear agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran has long been one of the most difficult and intractable challenges in international diplomacy. It is not simply a matter of negotiations between two governments; it is a volatile intersection of deeply entrenched ideologies, competing strategic visions, historical grievances, and the […]
Unpredictable Leadership and Mutual Distrust Threaten U.S.-Iran Nuclear Rapprochement: Interview with F. Gregory Gause III
This interview was conducted at the beginning of June. Following the events of June 13, certain sections have been updated and footnotes added to reflect recent developments. Nevertheless, the original transcription captures the prevailing sense of uncertainty in the region and the potential for military escalation in the event of renewed tensions. The conversation explores the conditions that had allowed for a relatively cordial dialogue between the United States and Iran on the nuclear issue. However, as emphasized throughout the interview, uncertainty remains not only in the regional dynamics but also in the evolving and ambiguous role of the United States.
Israel-Iran: The Shadow of a War under American Surveillance
This article analyzes the intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran in the wake of the June 13, 2025 Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.
Iraq’s poll after two decades of ‘democracy’?
In this article, Sardar Aziz analyses the fragile state of democracy in Iraq twenty years after the first post-dictatorship election in 2005.