India Backs Port Deal with Iran After US Caution
May 20th, 2024
Via BBC, an article on India’s urging of the U.S. not to take a “narrow view” of its port agreement with Iran, a day after Washington warned that countries doing business deals with Tehran risked sanctions: On Monday, India signed a 10-year deal with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port. The US said any country […]
Read more »India Inks 10-Year Deal To Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port
May 13th, 2024
Via Dawn, an article on India’s 10-year contract with Iran on Monday to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar, strengthening relations with a strategic Middle Eastern nation: India has been developing the port in Chabahar on Iran’s south-eastern coast along the Gulf of Oman as a way to transport goods to Iran, Afghanistan […]
Read more »Not Just Oil: Wind Farms of the Middle East
May 5th, 2024
Via The Green Prophet, a look at some of the Middle East’s most significant wind energy projects: In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a significant player in renewable energy, embracing the potential of wind power to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Despite being synonymous with oil-rich landscapes, […]
Read more »Delayed Pipeline Could Undermine Improved Relations Between Pakistan and Iran
April 29th, 2024
Via Stratfor’s Rane Worldview, a report on the impact that a delayed pipeline may have upon relations between Pakistan and Iran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent trip to Pakistan underscores Tehran’s commitment to diplomatic efforts and economic collaboration with Islamabad, but a problematic pipeline project may undermine relations as Pakistan grapples with either getting sanctioned […]
Read more »Iran Homing In On Africa With Trade Promises, Chaos
April 28th, 2024
Via Radio Free Europe, a report on Iran’s growing engagement with Africa: Iran is expanding its footprint in Africa, offering arms, partnerships, and chaos as it works to boost its influence on the continent. It is part of a major strategic shift that has involved high-level Iranian diplomatic and trade delegations as well as weapons […]
Read more »The Axis of Upheaval: The Four Power Threat
April 24th, 2024
Courtesy of Foreign Affairs, insightful commentary on how America’s adversaries are uniting to overturn the global order: In the early morning of January 2, Russian forces launched a massive missile attack on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv that killed at least five civilians, injured more than 100, and damaged infrastructure. The incident was […]
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