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The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and New Diplomacies
Message of Putin’s trip to UAE, Saudi Arabia: Moscow is not isolated
Russian professor proposes free trade regime and common technological space with Iran
Why has Russia questionably preferred to remain silent regarding revival of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty in qarabag?
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The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period
Eric Zuelow states in his book that, democratic states, like fascist and communist ones, showed interest in tourism and leisure, though with differing approaches in interwar period. Historian Gary Cross emphasized that the paid holiday, evolving into a cherished entitlement in Europe post-war, fulfilled a deeply felt social need. Similar to totalitarian countries, leisure in democratic states served as a tool for building loyalty and a sense of shared purpose.
Russia-US goals gap; a barrier to peace
Moscow’s outlook appears entrenched, as it discerns limited potential for realizing its objectives or addressing its demands through such diplomatic gatherings.
Migration Dynamics between Iran and Russia: Historical Interactions, Challenges, and Influences
During the early 20th century, Iran witnessed a notable social occurrence in the form of labor migration towards the southern regions of the Soviet Union, particularly within the environs of Baku. This phenomenon carried significant weight and drew attention to the substantial influx of Iranian laborers towards Baku and its surrounding areas.
Chabahar Port Transit Project: The Eastern Wing of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
The Chabahar Port Transit Project, is of great importance in the “International North–South Transport Corridor” (INSTC), because it is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean., writes Valdai Club expert Vali Kaleji.
The complex web of interdependence and threat balancing that prevents war between Iran and Azerbaijan
espite the mutual threat perceptions, the recurring tensions between the two countries have not gotten out of control and led to military conflict. In fact, over the past three decades, relations between Tehran and Baku have consistently followed a cycle of escalating and de-escalating tensions.
Iran Not Opposed to Deployment of EU Monitoring Mission Along Armenian-Azerbaijani Border
Tehran’s position on the EU mission is important for a number of reasons. First, following the collapse of the Soviet Union and throughout the past three decades, traditionally, Iran has opposed the intervention of extra-regional forces, especially the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, EU and United States, in the regional conflicts of the South Caucasus.
Capacities and Dimensions of Russian Investment in Iranian Oil and Gas Fields
under the current conditions of sanctions, which have stopped foreign investment in Iran’s oil and gas industries, Tehran hopes it can capitalize on the postwar conditions in Russia following the end of the Ukraine conflict and the extensive Western sanctions against Moscow to attract additional investments from the Kremlin.
Iran’s Purchase of Russian Fighter Jets Underlines Shifting Regional Geopolitics
The news of Iran’s planned purchase of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 advanced fighter jets is the latest sign of deepening relations between Tehran and Moscow.
Republic of Azerbaijan Embassy Incident; an Engineered Scenario or Surfing on an Accident?
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The tragic and criminal incident at the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran, which based on the explicit confession of the assailant, took place with personal motives, ended with the timely intervention of the police force.
