Iran and the Israel-UAE deal The peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates presents the Iranian regime with dilemmas on both the foreign and the domestic front. Doron Itzchakov Aug. 23, 2020
Tehran and the restive Iraqis With many Iraqis (including Shi’ites) blaming Tehran for the social unrest engulfing their country, Iranian policymakers fear the weakening of Tehran’s grip on its neighbor. Doron Itzchakov Dec. 3, 2019
The Iranian regime vs. the fuel protests As soaring fuel prices spark widespread protests across Iran, many Iranians blame the regime for their continued economic plight. Doron Itzchakov Nov. 27, 2019
The Popular Mobilization Forces at a crossroads Despite demands that the PMF militias, which operate under the Iranian umbrella, integrate into the Iraqi military apparatus, a number are not complying, which could have implications for Iraqi sovereignty. Doron Itzchakov Oct. 2, 2019
Iran escalates: The attack on the Saudi oil fields The Sept. 14 attack against two Saudi oil facilities was a daring and aggressive leap forward on Iran’s part, and has serious regional and geopolitical implications. Doron Itzchakov Sept. 23, 2019
Iran must demonize its enemies to justify itself The Islamist regime’s intense preoccupation with constructing a negative image of its adversaries has become one of its most defining features. Doron Itzchakov April 29, 2019
Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Iraq Iraq is a convenient channel through which Iran can circumvent current U.S. sanctions. Doron Itzchakov April 1, 2019
Iran’s unwavering Israel-hatred Once a friend to Israel, Tehran overnight became an archenemy dedicated to its destruction. What was the source of such virulent and apparently indestructible hostility? Doron Itzchakov March 11, 2019
The implications of sanctions for the Iranian oil market The leadership in Tehran hopes that Trump will not win another term, and is willing to tighten the country’s belt until the next U.S. elections. Doron Itzchakov Nov. 26, 2018
