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After the Vote: What Russia’s 2026 State Duma Election Changed—and What It Did Not
Verses Against Tyranny: Faiz, Habib Jalib, and the Poetic Architecture of Protest and Peace
The 77th National Day of the People’s Republic of China and Beijing’s Developmental Trajectory Through 2026
The Forgotten Battlefield of 9/11: How the War on Terror Reshaped Central Asia
Iran and Turkmenistan: From Stable Neighborliness to Geoeconomic Partnership
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Verses Against Tyranny: Faiz, Habib Jalib, and the Poetic Architecture of Protest and Peace
Mohammad Taha Ali, research intern at center for migrant studies University of British Columbia Abstract This paper investigates the literary and political legacy of two of South Asia’s most recognizable Urdu poets, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Habib Jalib, as the architects of a language of resistance that is anchored in the principles of justice, peace, […]
Syria: From Managing Influence to Managing Clashes (An Analysis of the August 2026 Developments in Light of the Ankara–Tel Aviv Rivalry)
Syria’s strategic significance is not identical for Turkey and Israel, yet the interests of both sides increasingly intersect across a growing number of fronts.
International Symposium: “Avicenna’s Teachings in Today’s World”
Leading international scholars gathered at IRAS to reassess Avicenna’s enduring impact on philosophy, clinical medicine, and cross-cultural dialogue across the Eurasian space.
The United Nations at a Crossroads: Legitimacy and Power in an Emerging Multipolar Order
UN reform has long been debated but is now urgent amid the erosion of collective security
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,...
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 77th National Day of the People’s Republic of China and Beijing’s Developmental Trajectory Through 2026
