Iran: The Regional Arena

How does Tehran view the defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan?

Against the backdrop of the recent escalation, which culminated in Israel's strike on a Hezbollah stronghold: How the linkage between Tehran and the Shiite terrorist organization was reshaped in the wake of Operation "Roaring Lion"

What are the implications of the strengthening of the Shiite militias in Iraq — and how can this troubling trend be addressed?

How do the Gulf states view the campaign by Israel and the United States against the ayatollah regime, during which their major cities are being attacked daily by the regime in Tehran?

With the approach of the Iranian presidential elections, there is increased discussion in Iran and in the West surrounding the possible election of a "military president," who will come from the ranks of the Revolutionary Guards and channel his military skills to the severe domestic and external challenges facing the Islamic Republic. While the standing of the Revolutionary Guards has strengthened in recent decades, and they play a prominent role in politics and the economy, any discussion of the "militarization" of the Iranian state must, inter alia, distinguish between direct intervention in politics by the Revolutionary Guards and the integration of former commanders in politics. In any case, the chances of the Revolutionary Guards taking over the Iranian political system seem slim as long as the current Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, holds the reins of power. Khamenei's death could accelerate the process of militarization of the Iranian state and perhaps even prepare the ground for an alternative model of governance, with far-reaching implications for Iran’s domestic and foreign policy.