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Dr. Mehdi Sanaei Addresses the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: The 3+3 Format and the Future of Regional Cooperation in the South Caucasus
Appointment of Dr. Behzad Ahmadi as Executive Director of the Institute for Iran-Eurasia Studies (IRAS)
The United Nations at a Crossroads: Legitimacy and Power in an Emerging Multipolar Order
Delegation of the Institute for Iran &Eurasia Studies Visited RIAC
The Strong Developmental State: A Review of Seyfodini’s Theory of Iranian Statecraft
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Dr. Mehdi Sanaei Addresses the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: The 3+3 Format and the Future of Regional Cooperation in the South Caucasus
Dr. Mehdi Sanaei’s Address at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum “The 3+3 Format on the South Caucasus: Common Challenges and Strategic Partnership” Session – June 2026
Motives and consequences of gas agreement between Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that one of Europe’s measures to reduce the costs and political and economic consequences of its decisions is the indirect import of energy from Russia, said that a behind-the-scenes agreement between Russia and the West in this regard is not unlikely.
Iran, Russia private sectors discuss completion of North-South Corridor
During a meeting between a Russian delegation to Iranian northern city of Rasht and Iranian businesspersons in the city, the two sides explored ways for expansion of cooperation with the focus on the completion of a strategically important International North-South Transit Corridor.
Iran and Uzbekistan sign anti- money laundering MoU
The MoU was signed on Friday in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe on the sidelines of a meeting of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG).
Islamic State claims rockets fired from Afghanistan into Tajikistan
Kabul: The Islamic State (IS) extremist group claimed it fired a number of rockets from Afghanistan into the territory of neighbouring Tajikistan, according to an Afghan media reports.
Xi Warms Up China’s Economy, But Virus Narrows Options
President Xi Jinping has offered state backing for tech, infrastructure and jobs to revive China's economy, but analysts warn growth will continue to wilt until Beijing drops its rigid virus controls.
Ukraine war: Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May
Russia has dismissed speculation that it will declare all-out war in Ukraine in the coming days as "nonsense".
ROOTS OF SHIFT IN TURKISH GOVERNMENT’S REGIONAL APPROACH
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring was an opportunity for Turkey to present itself prominently in the Middle East for the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Raises Stakes For Iran Nuclear Talks
While it does not appear that Russia has become interested in undermining the JCPOA as a whole, dragging out the talks could serve Russia's interests.
