August 25, 2026
Relations between Türkiye and Israel are no longer merely a troubled diplomatic relationship affected by the war in Gaza or by the personal and political […]
August 12, 2026
The convergence of strategic thinking among the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye led to a landmark security agreement capable of transforming the contemporary […]
August 9, 2026
Photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, […]
August 8, 2026
Photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, […]
July 27, 2026
Source of photo: https://www.thenationalnews.com/ The visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Damascus was far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It came at […]
July 24, 2026
For decades, preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has been one of the central pillars of U.S. foreign policy since the end of World War II. […]
July 21, 2026
On March 1, 2026, Iranian drones struck Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Days earlier, a separate strike had already […]
July 15, 2026
On July 7, 2026, President Donald Trump announced from Ankara that the United States would lift CAATSA sanctions imposed on Türkiye in 2020 and would consider restoring […]
July 6, 2026
Photo’s Source: https://dailybeirut.com/ There is a version of this story Washington likes to tell itself: the U.S. and Iran finally cut a deal, the guns […]
July 3, 2026
The farewell ceremonies for Ayatollah Martyr Seyed Ali Khamenei, the late leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, are not merely occasions to bid farewell to […]
June 28, 2026
Photo’s Source: CGTN Introduction The relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the six monarchies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab […]
June 20, 2026
Executive Summary The world has been fighting over Iran’s nuclear program for over 20 years. Wars have been fought. Sanctions have been imposed. People have died. […]
June 17, 2026
Executive Summary The war that opened against the Islamic Republic of Iran in February 2026 has revived one of the oldest questions in Middle Eastern security: […]
June 3, 2026
When the Al-Aqsa Flood operation unfolded on 7 October 2023, the immediate assumption among regional security analysts was that the escalatory spiral would prove uncontrollable. The […]
May 26, 2026
Photo Source: https://www.sbs.com.au/ Introduction Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East and the official visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China […]
April 28, 2026
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Global Energy Monitor, Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker, and the World Bank Group Beyond Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, and most recently Lebanon, […]
April 22, 2026
I. Introduction On 8 April 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again. According to data from maritime traffic tracking systems, the oil tanker ‘AUROURA’ […]
April 22, 2026
I. Historical Foundations and the Evolution of Strategic Ties The friendly exchanges between China and Iran are not a modern phenomenon but rather a continuation of […]
April 22, 2026
As the global “throat” of energy transportation, the Strait of Hormuz carries nearly 20 million barrels of crude oil and refined oil products per day, controlling […]
April 21, 2026
THE entire international community is appreciating Pakistan’s deft diplomacy in preventing the termination of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
April 15, 2026
PAKISTAN succeeded in convening historic direct talks between Iran and the United States, known as the Islamabad Talks, on April 11-12, 2026. Both sides had started […]
April 15, 2026
Source: https://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/chinas-achilles-heel-in-relationship-with-arab-gulf-states Against the backdrop of the escalating military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, the regional security situation has deteriorated […]
March 26, 2026
THE US-Israel ongoing war against Iran has heightened the salience of missile defense systems. The substantial deployment of low-cost drones and ballistic and cruise missiles compels […]
March 25, 2026
International Law under siege On the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, coinciding with the tenth day of the holy month of Ramadan, the working week […]
March 17, 2026
ISRAEL and the US expectations that decapitation of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, through massive airstrikes, would terminate the regime seem driven by “wishful thinking” […]
March 16, 2026
The first two weeks of the war with Iran have been, among other things, a study in how propaganda functions when all sides are using it […]
March 16, 2026
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of a major disruption to global energy supply after military strikes involving the United States and Israel. […]
March 6, 2026
Abstract The February 2026 joint military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran mark a fundamental shift in Middle Eastern strategic relations. This article […]
February 20, 2026
Defending sovereignty: U.S. Pressure, Iranian Influence, and the Stance Against Foreign Intervention
Source of photo: https://www.newarab.com/news/exclusive-us-steps-pressure-iraq-curb-irans-influence America and Iraq have a long and complicated past, defined by support and conflict, with America constantly jumping between the two. […]
January 26, 2026
IRAN’S prevailing internal turmoil is problematic for its ruling elite and alarming for the entire region. The rising inflation and economic grievances have unleashed demonstrations across […]
January 6, 2026
Introduction: The Algorithmic Battlespace Warfare is undergoing a profound revolution, not in explosive yield, but in the cognitive processes that select targets. The advent of Artificial […]
October 3, 2025
Introduction The reported Israeli airstrikes in Doha mark a dramatic expansion of conflict into the Gulf, far beyond Israel’s usual theatres of engagement in Gaza, Lebanon, […]
September 2, 2025
Photo: On 31 August 2025, a reception and concert program were held at the Tianjin Meijiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in honor of heads of […]
August 3, 2025
Photo’s source: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/wjdt_674879/gjldrhd_674881/202507/t20250716_11671280.shtml On 15 July 2025, the annual Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization convened in Tianjin under the chairmanship of […]
August 1, 2025
1. Introduction One of the main goals of the United States (US) Presidential Administration, since Donald Trump retook office in January of 2025, has been to […]
July 16, 2025
Photo’s source: https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20250626A033UK00 From June 25 to 26, 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. As […]
July 10, 2025
11 July 2025 is the 123rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and Romania. Iran was among the first Asian countries which recognized Romania and in […]
July 10, 2025
Photo: Leaders attending the plenary session of “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance” of the 17th BRICS Summit pose for a group photo in […]
July 5, 2025
Photo’s source: http://www.china.com.cn/node_9016203.html Introduction Amid ongoing regional uncertainty and shifting power dynamics, the Second China–Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 16 to […]
June 17, 2025
Introduction In a June 11th, 2025, article, the prominent Israeli media outlet Haaretz was presenting and contextualizing Israeli Prime-Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s question on what was wrong […]
June 16, 2025
Note by H.E. Mr. Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania, 16 June 2025 On June 13, 2025, Israel launched […]
June 13, 2025
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Bucharest-Romania Press Release Regarding Israeli Regime’s military aggression against the territory of The Islamic Republic of Iran on 13 […]
June 1, 2025
On 23 May 2025, the Algerian-Mauritanian Economic Forum convened in Nouakchott (capital of Mauritania), where three agreements were signed between Algerian and Mauritanian operators, covering pharmaceutical […]
May 11, 2025
On May 6th, 2025, President Donald Trump promised a “really, really positive”, “as big as it gets” announcement related to the Middle East, for Thursday […]
April 25, 2025
Introduction The Syrian civil war has long transformed the region into a fragmented geopolitical chessboard, attracting the involvement of regional and global powers. With the recent […]
April 24, 2025
The prospect of a direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America stands as one of the most complex […]
April 9, 2025
IRAN is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and continues to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Iranian ruling elite frequently reiterates its […]
March 27, 2025
In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful International Qods Day, observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan, has become a day […]
March 5, 2025
Ambassadors and envoys of countries representing members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Group in Romania on Tuesday (March, 03, 2025) hosted […]
February 17, 2025
Image Credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno, Getty Images The adversarial relationship between Iran and Israel has deep historical roots, tracing back more tough to the 1979 […]
February 11, 2025
HE Dr. Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani delivers the speech on the Occasion of 46th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran at Rapsodia Hall, the Grand […]
February 2, 2025
In mid-January 2025 the World Bank (2025, a)[1] released the first edition of this year of the macroeconomic report, Global Economic Prospects, entitled “Emerging and Developing […]
January 21, 2025
Source of photo: https://futureuae.com/ Donald Trump’s re-election triumph marks a turning point in the way American foreign policy is approached in the face of the […]
January 13, 2025
President Biden Meets with President Netanyahu. Credit: Getty Images In October 2023, the longstanding conflict between Israel and the Sunni Islamist group Hamas saw a […]
January 12, 2025
Source of the photo: President Donald Trump, BBC Despite the fact that Joe Biden is still holding power in the United States and the country’s […]
January 8, 2025
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, encompassing the Maghreb, Mashreq, and Gulf subregions, represents a profoundly complex geopolitical entity, characterized by its diversity in […]
December 29, 2024
With Donald Trump now elected as the next president and set to assume office shortly, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region again stands […]
December 18, 2024
Photo: A woman waves the flag of the Syrian rebels as people gather on Sunday in Umayyad Square, located in the Syrian capital of Damascus, to […]
December 18, 2024
Photo: The new Syrian flag raised high in Damascus. The unceremonious ouster of President Bashar al-Assad entirely transformed the domestic political landscape in Syria and […]
December 18, 2024
The Syrian tragedy once more captures the global spotlight. In addition to Bashar al-Assad’s departure, the rebels have now successfully driven the Baathist regime out of […]
December 6, 2024
Kazakhstan is rapidly solidifying its position as a rising economic power and an influential diplomatic actor on the global stage. With strategic initiatives in multiple sectors, […]
November 23, 2024
Photo’s source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en, President Donald Trump and Premier Benjamin Netanyahu Trump has previously proclaimed himself the “best thing that could ever happen to Israel” (Schechter), […]
November 12, 2024
DONALD Trump’s triumph in the 47th presidential election held on November 5, 2024, has kicked off an intensive debate among commentators about his Administration’s internal and […]
October 29, 2024
The recent BRICS summit unveils the organization’s strategic expansion to solidify its position as a prominent global player. President Putin and Xi reiterated their global worldviews, […]
October 26, 2024
The rapid transformation in global geopolitics, the vertical proliferation of nuclear weapons, nuclear-armed states signaling to use nuclear weapons to intimidate adversaries, and the escalation of […]
October 15, 2024
We are facing two major and historic global transformations, while the fate of both transformations remains uncertain. First: The global order that emerged after World War […]
September 24, 2024
Photo’s Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1415460 The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of land in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province, holds immense geopolitical significance due to its location at the […]
September 21, 2024
Venue: Grand Hotel Bucharest 5*, Rapsodia Conference Hall (1st Floor), Blvd. Nicolae Bălcescu, nr.4 (Piața Universității), Sector 1, Bucharest Organizers: MEPEI (Middle East Political and Economic […]
September 16, 2024
Note by H.E. Mr. Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania On the Occasion of International Day of Science, Technology […]
September 3, 2024
-On the occasion of the Day of Diplomacy of Romania- Asia’s cultural diversity, economic vitality, technological innovation, and geopolitical significance collectively underscore its pivotal role in […]
August 13, 2024
The geopolitical dynamics of the South Caucasus are witnessing a pivotal transformation driven by NATO’s strategic engagement and Russia’s receding influence. This shift has substantial implications […]
August 6, 2024
Palestinian group Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday, 31st July in an attack attributed to Israel, hours after an Israeli strike […]
August 1, 2024
Note by H.E. Dr. Seyed Hossein SADAT MEIDANI on the Election of New President of the Islamic Republic of Iran In the name of God, the […]
July 29, 2024
Source of Photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_SCO_summit#; A group photo of the SCO heads of state at the 24th SCO Summit in Almata, Kazakhstan: (from left to right) Zhang […]
July 21, 2024
Abstract The digital transformation of the modern era is meteoric and fleeting, leaving governments and institutions on the forefront of dealing with unprecedented regulatory and organizational […]
July 18, 2024
Photo: the Iran’s newly-elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian The ultimate authority over Iran’s major policies lies with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the president of […]
July 6, 2024
Photo: Greater Israel”, according to the founding father of Zionism Theodore Herzl, is a Jewish State stretching “from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates. […]
June 7, 2024
Abstract: During the 10th ministerial meeting of China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, China and Arab countries made many achievements in the political, economic and cultural fields, […]
May 29, 2024
Photo: Iranian President Ebrahim RAISI and Foreign Minister Hossein AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN On May 19, 2024, a tragic helicopter crash in a mountainous and forested area of […]
May 28, 2024
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China – Arab States Forum. Over the past 20 years, the forum has always adhered […]
May 20, 2024
ÎN NUMELE LUI DUMNEZEU, CEL ATOTPUTERNIC Declarația Ambasadei Republicii Islamice Iran la București cu privire la decesul Excelenței Sale, Președintele Ebrahim Raisi și a […]
May 20, 2024
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY Statement by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest On the occasion of demise of His […]
May 16, 2024
Statement by H.E. Mr. Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania Persian Language Day: Peace and Respect for Human Life […]
May 14, 2024
Photo’s source: https://www.arabnews.com/; GCC-C5 July 2023 Summit Kazakhstan and the Middle East have multifaceted historical connections, involving various aspects such as politics, economy, and culture. Historically, Kazakhstan and the […]
May 8, 2024
Photo’s source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/; The official welcoming ceremony of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim RAISI was […]
April 28, 2024
Photo’s source: https://samvadaworld.com/ Introduction The conflict in the Gaza Strip that began on October 7, 2023 propagated in more directions throughout the region. The Houthi[1] […]
April 24, 2024
Photo: The Greater Khorasan Introduction: On March 22, 2024, the concert hall of the Crocus, Moscow, was attacked by an armed group, as the result […]
April 14, 2024
On 14th April 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces carried out a series of military strikes on Israel’s military bases in response to and […]
April 3, 2024
Photo’s source: https://www.arabnews.com, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Introduction During the past six decades, the relations between Iran and […]
April 2, 2024
Press Communiqué Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest with respect to the terrorist attacks to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s diplomatic premises and […]
March 27, 2024
Photo Sources: https://chinaglobalsouth.com/, Copies of the Chinese government’s new concept paper on the Global Security Initiative Abstract Currently, global challenges continue to emerge, with regional […]
March 27, 2024
Foto: Sărbătorirea Nowruz la Muzeul Național al Satului „Dimitri Gusti”; Ambasadori – ES Dl. Annamammet Annayev, Turkmenistan; ES Dl. Yerlik Ali, Kazahstan; ES Dl. Özgür Kivanç […]
March 27, 2024
Photo: Celebrating Nowruz at the National Museum of the “Dimitri Gusti” Village; Ambassadors – HE Mr. Annamammet Annayev, Turkmenistan; HE Mr. Yerlik Ali, Kazakhstan; HE Mr. […]
March 20, 2024
Photo’s source: https://amwaj.media/; Iraqi Kurds wave Israeli and Kurdish flags during an event in Erbil, northern Iraq, on Sept. 16, 2017. (Photo via Getty Images) Introduction […]
March 15, 2024
Introduction Late 2023 shook up the Middle East, as the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuous war in Gaza proceeded. As such, the illusion of […]
March 13, 2024
Photo’s Source: https://www.tasnimnews.com/, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on the side-lines of a joint meeting of the Organization of Islamic […]
February 27, 2024
Photo: The Group of International Experts participated at the Sixth Baghdad International Dialogue Conference On February 24 and 25, 2024, MEPEI’s President Flavius CABA-MARIA participated […]
February 19, 2024
PREAMBLE i. The interest in a “new architecture” of security implies the recognition that there was also an “old architecture” which is no longer available and […]
February 12, 2024
Photo’s Source: Shirinkin Yevgeny/Shutterstock; Pakistan and Iran flags The recent Iranian drone and missile attack in Pakistani Baluchistan has reignited tensions that have further worsened […]
February 6, 2024
The Salafist and Jihadi ideology contains a strongly anti-Shiite and anti-Iranian approach. Thus, the State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or Daesh from the very […]
February 5, 2024
Photo’s Source: www.japantimes.co.jp, Meeting between the representatives of the US and China Introduction From January 26 to 27, 2024, the Member of the Political Bureau of […]
January 31, 2024
Photo’s source: www.chinaglobalsouth.com – Instances of Chinese diplomacy On January 9, 2024, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented China’s diplomatic work for 2024 at the […]
January 25, 2024
The history of relationships The current land of Oman either had many economic and cultural connections with Iran or was placed under the control of Iranian […]
January 22, 2024
Photo source: wikipedia.org / In an important development in bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow, “Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mahdi Farahi on November 28, […]
January 20, 2024
Photo’s Source: PBS.org, Russian president Vladimir Putin attends remotely the BRICS summit in August 2023 Introduction On January 1, 2024, Russia took over the rotating […]
January 11, 2024
Source: Youtube.com On January 1st, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia became full members of the BRICS. Since then, the […]
November 12, 2023
Source: https://twitter.com/NATOSouthernHUB – Aspects from the event During the beginning of November 2023, between 7th and 9th, the Allied Command Transformation, under the Open Perspectives […]
September 18, 2023
Tensions between Iran and Egypt began again after the Islamic Revolution, when the exiled Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was welcomed by former Egyptian President […]
September 14, 2023
Iran and Kingdom Saudi as the most important Shiite and Sunni countries in the Islamic world, are two main pillars of the balance of power in […]
September 12, 2023
Why was this agreement made with the participation of Qatar despite the fact that countries like Iraq and Oman have hosted several rounds of meetings in […]
September 11, 2023
Introduction Over the past few months, the US has dispatched additional military forces to the Middle East in multiple phases in order to strengthen its operational […]
September 10, 2023
As the largest closed lake in the world, the Caspian Sea has always played an important role for coastal countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran […]
September 2, 2023
In the face of unprecedented global polarization, the BRICS alliance has made an impressive step forward by revealing an expanded new strategy that resembles a thriving […]
August 31, 2023
The debate was organized by the EuroDefense Romania and the Middle East Economic and Political Institute on August 30, 2023 For the moment BRICS cannot […]
August 30, 2023
The 15th BRICS summit took place in the midst of a tumultuous, almost entropic period in international politics, characterised by the end of the pandemic period, […]
August 29, 2023
The expansion of the BRICS is seen as a significant move to reshape the global order and provide a counterweight to the US and its allies. […]
August 17, 2023
Russia and Iran are collaborating to establish a new trade channel as a means to circumvent existing restrictions. The proposed route is anticipated to span from […]
July 21, 2023
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest regarding the Insults to the Sanctity […]
July 4, 2023
Published in March 2023, the factsheet prepared by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) compares the trends in international arms transfers in two periods, 2013-2017 and […]
June 12, 2023
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani. Photo Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/ On June 2, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated that his nation, Saudi […]
June 2, 2023
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has raised concerns on an international scale, with potential repercussions extending far beyond the immediate region. This Op-ed aims […]
May 3, 2023
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Damascus International Airport – SANA Executive summary: On May 3, the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was welcomed by the Syrian Minister […]
April 13, 2023
The Middle East is a region of significant importance to the United States (US) due to its strategic location and abundance of natural resources, particularly oil. […]
April 7, 2023
Source of the photo: China MFA Over the past thirty years, China has experienced an average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of over 10%, solidifying […]
April 1, 2023
The speech was delivered during the webinar “China’s deepening ties with the Middle East”, organized by MEPEI (the Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and IRS […]
March 20, 2023
Celebrated on March 20, 2023, Nowruz represents the Iranian or Persian New Year, celebrated by various ethnicities worldwide, being a festival based on the Iranian Solar […]
March 17, 2023
In an unprecedented turn of events, Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a momentous agreement on March 10, 2023, which has the potential to bring […]
March 16, 2023
Source of the photo: www.tehrantimes.com Iran has agreed to ceased weapons shipments to the Houthist in Yemen in light of the recent agreement to restore diplomatic […]
March 10, 2023
Source of the photo: https://www.presstv.ir/ 1. Introduction The first International Congress on Women of Influence (ICWI) was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic […]
March 2, 2023
Source of the Photo: https://www.farsnews.ir/ “I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. […]
February 11, 2023
Source of the photo: https://www.presstv.ir/ Abstract. The protests that have challenged Iran in recent months have reached the Western public space filtered through concepts such as human […]
February 10, 2023
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful, On 11 February 2023, Iranian nation will celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Republic of […]
January 12, 2023
11th of January 2023 The unfounded accusations by certain states in September 2022, together with subsequent media war through the intentional circulating of fake news […]
December 13, 2022
The joint meeting of the MEPEI delegation and Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) was held on Saturday, December 5, about international and regional issues. […]
October 27, 2022
Source of photo: https://www.president.ir/en/138074. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin In Tehran on 19 July 2022. Some argue that the Ukrainian war […]
October 26, 2022
The High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran (18 October 2022) Introduction: In the implementation of paragraph (7) of Article 45 of […]
September 29, 2022
Ebrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Preliminary Report of the High Council […]
August 4, 2022
The new Middle East is emerging in the wake of the US decision to size up its military and diplomatic position, increase the resolve of regional […]
June 23, 2022
Thursday, 07 July 2022 Venue: Marshal Garden Hotel, 5th Floor – Panoramic 1 Conference Hall, Calea Dorobanților 50B, Bucharest, Romania Organizers: MEPEI (Middle East Political and […]
May 5, 2022
Between May 5th and May 6th, 2022, MEPEI, together with the University Babes-Bolyai from Cluj-Napoca, the Faculty of History and Philosophy, the Department of International Studies […]
May 2, 2022
Photo’s source: www. irna.ir Javad Owji, the Iranian Oil Ministry is making a rare trip to Venezuela that includes visiting oil facilities and signing energy […]
April 7, 2022
Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Photo’s source: www. www.irangov.ir On April 6th, 2022, Mohammad Eslami, chief of the Atomic […]
March 31, 2022
Photo’s source: iranintl.com On March 30th, 2022, the US imposed sanctions to a procurement agent from Iran and to his related group of companies, accusing […]
March 30, 2022
Photo’s source: www. aa.com.tr Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Sergey Lavrov arrived in China to attend the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring […]
March 7, 2022
Photo’s source: www.iaea.org On March 5th, 2022, the general director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Mohammad […]
February 23, 2022
Book description: On a general note, this book assesses Iran’s role in contemporary geopolitics. In particular, it examines three main intertwining circles: Iran’s development and political […]
February 23, 2022
On 2nd December 2021, the Bucharest-based think-tanks Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with IPIS (the Institute for Political and […]
January 19, 2022
Photo’s source: www. twitter.com On January 18th, 2022, TASS said in a report that Russia’s Pacific Fleet has unveiled plans for a joint naval exercise. […]
January 17, 2022
Logo of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (source: www. wikipedia.org) On January 16th, 2022, three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to reopen […]
December 14, 2021
Photo’s source: www. presstv.ir On December 9th, 2021, after the joint commission meeting in Vienna, Ali BAGHERI KANI said the parties have “serious will” to continue […]
December 8, 2021
Photo’s source: www. Tehrantimes.com On December 6th, 2021, the national security adviser of the UAE met his Iranian counterpart and the Islamic Republic’s president in […]
November 9, 2021
Photo’s source: www.radio.gov.pk On November 7, 2021, Iran started a large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation in the Sea of Oman over a seized […]
November 4, 2021
Understanding United States (US) foreign policy in the Middle East following its withdrawal from Afghanistan has become a big question for world political activists, especially in […]
October 18, 2021
Iranian Destroyer Alborz Photo’s source: www. Presstv.ir On October 16th, 2021, pirates, in five speedboats, attacked an Iranian oil vessel to hijack it but they […]
October 13, 2021
A vehicle-mounted self-propelled rocket launcher system Source of the photo: Presstv.ir Iran’s Armed Forces have launched a large-scale military exercise, involving air defence units and […]
October 4, 2021
Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SAUD Photo’s source: www. Twitter.com On October 3, 2021, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-SAUD, Saudi Arabia’s foreign […]
September 10, 2021
Images captured during the virtual reunion. Source: www.english.ahram.org.eg On Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, Pakistan held a video meeting of the Afghanistan neighboring countries to discuss […]
September 2, 2021
Source of the photo: Tehrantimes.com On September 1, 2021, Germany and France urged Iran to return “as quickly as possible” to Vienna negotiations on reviving […]
August 31, 2021
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 30th, 2021, in an interview on state television, Iran’s new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN said that he had […]
August 30, 2021
Iranian Foreign Minister delivering a speech in the Baghdad Conference. Source: www.irangov.ir On August 28th, 2021, Iranian and Gulf Arab officials met in Baghdad in […]
August 27, 2021
Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 27, 2021, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN left for Iraq to participate in […]
August 26, 2021
Previous foreign minister Zarif and current foreign minister Amir. Source: www.iranintl.com From the new cabinet, the new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, is the one whose […]
August 26, 2021
The new Iranian government. Source: www.irangov.ir On the afternoon of August 25th, 2021, the Iranian Parliament voted the cabinet proposed by President Ebrahim Raisi. During […]
August 24, 2021
Photo’s source: Twitter.com On August 22th, 2021, Iran said it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, after the Hezbollah leader said […]
August 11, 2021
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On August 10th, 2021, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad HUSSEIN paid an official visit to Iran to […]
August 10, 2021
On August 8th, 2021, Ebrahim RAISI, Iran’s new President named Mohammad MOKHBER as his first vice-president, according to the president’s official website. Mohammad MOKHBER, has for […]
August 6, 2021
Ebrahim RAISI, Presidential Campaign 2017; Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia.org On August 4th, 2021, at a ceremony in front of the Iranian parliament, RAISI was sworn to […]
August 4, 2021
On August 3, 2021, in a ceremony attended by top government and military officials, Ebrahim RAISI was officially endorsed as Iran’s new president by the country’s […]
August 2, 2021
Iran’s health minister has called for two-week lockdowns enforced by military forces and law enforcement to curb the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across the country. […]
July 30, 2021
On July 29th, 2021, the first edition of the Journal MENA in FOCUS was launched in an invitation-based event, held in Bucharest. As the ongoing pandemic […]
July 27, 2021
On July 22th, 2021, the Islamic Republic of Iran opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman. This is a strategic move to neutralize […]
July 26, 2021
The Middle East is one of the most relevant geopolitical and geostrategic regions of the world. To better understand its developments, it is necessary to know […]
July 19, 2021
On July 18, 2021, according to the Wall Street Journal, the US is weighing new sanctions on Iran’s oil sales to China as a way to […]
July 2, 2021
One of the most important questions for people is why the Middle East, despite having one of the richest sources of energy in the world, it […]
June 24, 2021
On June 23, 2021, a building belonging to AEOI (Iranian Atomic Energy Organization) came under sabotage attack according to the Iranian state media. The attack occurred […]
June 23, 2021
On June 22, 2021, a US official said that the US authorities have seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news websites, which they accused of spreading […]
June 15, 2021
The Islamic Republic of Iran said it reached a broad agreement with the US for the lifting of sanctions on its industrial sectors, including energy. It […]
June 10, 2021
On June 9, 2021, Wendy SHERMAN the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State said that negotiations between Iran and the world powers on how to revive the […]
June 9, 2021
On June 7, 2021, the Iranian media reported that Ali Akbar MOHTASHAMIPOUR, a former interior minister and Iranian cleric who is considered the founder of Lebanese […]
June 8, 2021
Recent developments have placed the Middle East region at a geopolitical turning point, challenging the European Union (EU) more than ever, to the extent that a […]
May 26, 2021
On May 25, 2021, Iran’s Interior Ministry has released a final list of the candidates found qualified by the Constitutional Council to run for president in […]
May 25, 2021
On May 24, 2021, Rafael GROSSI the General Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced in Vienna that the three-month agreement with Iran, which […]
May 24, 2021
On May 23, 2021, Iran’s parliament speaker told the country’s state TV that a three-month monitoring deal between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog expired. As […]
May 13, 2021
On May 12, 2021, Former Iranian President Mahmoud AHMADINEJAD filed his nomination on the second day of registration to run in the June presidential elections. He […]
May 5, 2021
On May 5th, 2021, Iraqi President SALIH said that negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have occurred in Iraq “more than once”. SALIH revealed this in […]
April 30, 2021
On Monday, 26th of April 2021, around 8 P.M local time, an American Navy patrol ship fired warning shots towards an Iranian patrol boat in the […]
April 20, 2021
Understanding power relations in the Middle East requires two basic dimensions. One is to know the essence of the international system and the role of international […]
April 20, 2021
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the country is open to direct talks with Saudi Arabia after media reports said the two countries held secret talks in Baghdad. […]
April 16, 2021
On the 11th of April 2021, Israeli attacked the Iranian nuclear plant in Natanz, which resulted in an explosion and a power outage through the area. […]
April 13, 2021
On April 13, 2021, Iranian President Hassan ROUHANI had a meeting in Teheran with the Russian Foreign Minister Serghei LAVROV. Iranian president appreciates Moscow’s support at […]
April 8, 2021
Background of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Nuclear Deal is an agreement that […]
April 2, 2021
The temporary blockage of the Suez Canal by cargo ship EVER GIVEN on the 24th of March has highlighted the volatility of the global supply chain […]
March 20, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 19, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 18, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 12, 2021
On March 12, 2021, the state-run shipping company reported that an Iranian container ship was damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean. The company added that […]
March 10, 2021
The Biden administration has revived the prospects of the JCPOA agreement. However, progress in discussion on both the reinstatement of the agreement and on Iran’s broader […]
February 25, 2021
On the 24th of February 2021, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) President Dr. Werner Fasslabend discussed with Ali Soltanieh, F. Iran Ambassador […]
February 12, 2021
Summary The following paper approaches the current situation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) and developments between the stakeholders, in the light of recent […]
January 20, 2021
On November 19th 2020, the Middle East Political and Economic Institute, alongside the EURISC Foundation, organized the 6th yearly International Conference dedicated to the Middle East […]
November 19, 2020
On November 19, 2020, the Bucharest-based think-tanks the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and the EURISC Foundation organized the Webinar/ International Conference “Post-pandemic: A […]
October 30, 2020
The Middle East is responsible for producing about 27% of world oil production. While state-owned enterprises produce much of the oil, many international oil companies engage […]
October 20, 2020
On October 18, 2020, the 13-year long UN arms embargo on Iran was lifted. In Iran, the end of arms restriction was announced through an official […]
September 21, 2020
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that all UN sanctions against Iran were “back in effect” under the “snapback” provision […]
September 9, 2020
On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his counterpart, the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presided over the 6th reunion of the High-Level […]
September 2, 2020
On September 1, 2020, the signatories to the Iran nuclear deal are meeting in Vienna as the US urges the reimposition of international sanctions on Tehran […]
August 26, 2020
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, Iranians bought 3168 homes in Türkiye during the first seven months of 2020, becoming the biggest investor in real estate […]
August 24, 2020
Iran and the UAE are determined to expand business ties, despite their political disputes, said Farshid FARZANEGAN head of Iran-UAE Chamber of Commerce. He said: “All […]
August 22, 2020
Introduction The United States has suffered an unprecedented defeat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in an attempt to extend the arms embargo on Iran. […]
August 14, 2020
On Thursday, August 13th, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded a historic agreement, under the supervision of United States (US), which is meant […]
August 13, 2020
In the afternoon of August 12th, the product tanker WILA was boarded by Iranian Special Forces from a helicopter, in international waters off Khor Fakkan Anchorage, […]
August 6, 2020
When the US unleashed its most aggressive sanctions ever on Iran in August 2018, it reserved the first hammer blow for the car industry to hurt […]
July 28, 2020
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has ordered a new limit on withdrawal of cash from banks amid toughening of rules on money laundering and also […]
July 27, 2020
On July 26, 2020, Doha, the US Special Representative for Iran and Senior Adviser to Secretary of State, Brian Hook, has said that the Gulf dispute […]
July 21, 2020
In January 2016, just as sanctions were eased, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tehran and proposed a long-term comprehensive, strategic partnership programme that would involve Chinese […]
July 10, 2020
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad says the recent military agreement signed by Damascus and Tehran is the result of years of cooperation in fighting against terrorism in […]
June 24, 2020
On June 23, 2020, the US blacklisted four steel, aluminum, and iron companies operating in Iran’s metals sector as well as sales agents of Iran’s largest […]
June 17, 2020
Kelly CRAFT, US Ambassador to the UN told Syria’s Bashar al-ASSAD government on June 16, 2020, to make a choice between a political solution to the […]
June 16, 2020
On June 15, 2020, Mariano GROSSI the head of European Atomic Agency said Iran must provide inspectors “prompt access” to two sites where the country is […]
May 25, 2020
On May 23, 2020, the first of five tankers carrying Iranian fuel and oil products entered Venezuelan waters. Tareck El AISSAMI, the Venezuelan oil minister wrote […]
May 14, 2020
On May 13, 2020, the United States publicly threatened to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran if the UN Security Council does not […]
April 30, 2020
On April 29, 2020, the Secretary of State Mike POMPEO is publicly arguing that the United States is still a participant in the Iran nuclear deal […]
April 23, 2020
Traditionally, Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which generally appears one night after the new moon, meaning the start date cannot be precisely predicted. […]
April 23, 2020
On April 21, 2020 the Russian President Vladimir PUTIN and the Iranian counterpart Hassan ROUHANI discussed during a phone conversation the recent situation related to the […]
April 22, 2020
On April 22, 2020, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said successfully launched the country’s first military satellite, Noor – 1 (“Light”), into space; just a […]
April 21, 2020
On April 21, 2020, President Bashar al-ASSAD received Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad ZARIF and the accompanying delegation. At the start of the meeting, President al-ASSAD […]
April 9, 2020
Care este situația din Iran la ora actuală? Criza coronanvirusului (COVID-19) a apărut într-un moment politic deosebit de dificil pentru guvernul iranian și s-a suprapus cu […]
April 3, 2020
With the outbreak of coronavirus, the global oil market equations have become more complicated. This, coupled with the decrease in demand that has resulted from the […]
April 2, 2020
On March 31, 2020, France, Germany, and the U.K. announced that Europe completed its first export of goods to Iran using INSTEX – “special purpose vehicle” […]
March 26, 2020
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Iran’s President Hassan ROUHANI presented new measures by the government to fight the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and hoped they […]
January 10, 2020
The Trump administration’s strategic miscalculation in assassinating Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has institutionalized anti-American sentiment in Iran’s domestic politics and among the Iranian public. This has […]
July 14, 2018
With all that you see in the region (Middle East) you have to consider that from 2010 to 2050 the population will double, creating one big […]
June 26, 2018
The Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI), the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania, and the EURISC Foundation, in partnership with the […]
January 18, 2018
HE Mr. Mohammad J. ZARIF, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iran, presented his speech on the 2nd Teheran Security Conference 2018 – Regional Security in the West […]
November 17, 2017
Nuclear energy – a gateway for Russia’s power in the MENA region In the area of nuclear energy, Russia holds the monopoly with its strategic outreach […]
July 18, 2017
There is an increased need for adopting a deeper and more comprehensive approach for understanding terrorism in the shadow of the present conflicting approaches adopted. One […]
July 18, 2017
A region in complete chaos We can recognize a tree according to its fruits: since the US President’s visit to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and […]
July 15, 2017
There is no order and military balance in the region. The region is not in good shape. The region does not have stable relations with the […]
July 12, 2017
In the Name of God, the Almighty Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Heads of Missions, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Audience, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome all […]
July 12, 2017
Today, much is said about the phenomenon of terrorism and how to prevent or eradicate it. The international community has, at least, come to this common […]
June 21, 2017
On the eve of the International Qods Day, and given the concurrency of this day with one centenary since the issuance of the Balfour Declaration by […]
June 21, 2017
On Wednesday, June 7th, 2017, in two separate terrorist attacks, the Islamic Parliament administrative building and the Shrine of Imam Khomeini (PBUH) have been targeted by […]
February 12, 2017
February 10, 2017
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE COMPASSIONATE, THE MERCIFUL 1. At the beginning of this speech, I am very pleased to hold the Islamic Republic of […]
November 16, 2016
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Javad ZARIF, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran paid an official visit to Romania on 9th November […]
September 16, 2016
The hundreds of thousands of Hajj pilgrims are preparing to return home after traveling from around the world to Saudi Arabia for the five-day pilgrimage, one […]
June 13, 2016
Department of International Studies and Contemporary History – Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca in cooperation with Middle East Political and Economic Institute […]
June 8, 2016
On the 2nd June 2016, Bucharest was the host of the International Conference “Fighting Terrorism for World Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection”, organized by MEPEI – […]
May 26, 2016
Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI), The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and EURISC Foundation request the pleasure of your company to attend […]
April 13, 2016
Event: Intensive courses Venue: Hotel Marshal Garden, Bucharest The date of the event: 18th April- 19th May 2016, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 17:00- 20:00 Organizer: Centre […]
January 7, 2016
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran on Sunday, 3rdof January, in relation with the incidents that took place in the Saudi embassy in […]
October 24, 2015
The historic signature of a nuclear deal with Iran on the 14th of July 2015 has had a strong impact on the Arab world. Iran’s arch […]
August 17, 2015
Irrespective of one`s ideological and political affiliations, Tuesday 14th of July 2015 was an “historic day” both in Iran`s diplomatic book and for the international community. […]
August 11, 2015
Sultanate of Oman, the second largest state in the Arabian Peninsula and also a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional actor whose […]
July 17, 2015
After 19 days of intense squabbling, the negotiators in Vienna finally announced the attainment of a deal that curbs Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange of gradually […]
July 10, 2015
Lately, the Iran nuclear talks have become one of the most debated issues of international agenda, since the deadline are extended from one day to another, […]
July 6, 2015
The last days brought into question the closed-door nuclear talks from Vienna, negotiations that have covered more than 12 years of brinkmanship between Teheran and the […]
June 26, 2015
Recent events occurred on the world scene have brought to the fore the Iranian nuclear issue which has got, in fact, a particular significance for the […]
May 14, 2015
Middle East Political and Economic Institute, EURISC Foundation and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran request the pleasure of your company to attend the […]
February 11, 2015
HE Mr. Hamid MOAYYER, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania Speech on the 36th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Your Excellencies, Distinguished […]
July 8, 2014
We submit to your attention the announcement for the International Summer School GEOPOLITICA, 6th edition, 2014- THE NEW DIMENSIONS OF ENERGY STRATEGY IN THE MENA REGION, […]
March 17, 2014
The signing of the Geneva nuclear deal (Joint Plan of Action – JPOA) on November 24, 2013, has been considered from many quarters as the beginning […]
March 10, 2014
On 24 November 2013, the signing of the Geneva nuclear deal has been considered from many quarters as the beginning of détente between the United States […]
October 26, 2013
Syria is the crucible of the dynamics and disputes crossing the Middle East today. The civil war has not been confined only to local actors. It […]
October 16, 2013
Middle East Political and Economic Institute and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran request the pleasure of your company to attend the International Conference […]
August 14, 2013
An exclusive interview of MEPEI with Iranian Ambassador to Romania, His Excellency Dr. Bahador Aminian Jazi, July 25, 2013 His Excellency, Dr. Bahador Aminian Jazi, has […]
July 24, 2013
“Middle East: Challenges and Certitudes” Summer School gives the opportunity to the participants to find out more about the politics of the key countries of the […]
May 12, 2013
The on-coming 11th Iranian presidential election (June 14, 2013) represents probably one of the most important events of 2013 for the Middle East in terms of […]
December 7, 2010
Iraqi leaders announced a power-sharing agreement late on November 10 that left Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power despite a narrow loss to the Sunni-backed […]
October 22, 2010
The groundwork for regional pipeline projects emanating from Central Asia through Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh has been laid. These pipelines will define new political partnerships […]
August 2, 2010
The Arab world was abuzz with the news about the “historic” summit that took place in Lebanon, last week, featuring King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, President […]
July 22, 2010
Moqtada Sadr arrived in Damascus this week taking time off from his clerical studies in the Iranian holy city of Qom in an effort to kick […]
June 28, 2010
Iraq is still without a government more than three months after Iraqi voters gave the secular Iraqiya slate of Iyad Allawi a narrow victory over the […]
June 20, 2010
Despite growing repression, democracy activists in the Middle East continue to push for change. As democracy activists working in one of the most repressive regions in […]
May 28, 2010
Shiite frustration with U.S. support in Iraq grew out of a failed uprising in the south following the first Gulf War. Shiites felt a Washington call […]
May 4, 2010
“The essence behind the survival of nations is [social] justice and [citizen’s] dignity […] we will start a new chapter in Lebanese history by pursuing the […]
April 9, 2010
Despite the fact that the term political Islam has been used for many decades, it still often invokes looks of bewilderment, and intrigue, when mentioned in […]
March 30, 2010
On November 30, 2009, Hezbollah announced the release of a new comprehensive ideological and political platform, the 2009 Manifesto. Issued twenty-four years after the 1985 “Open […]
December 9, 2009
Two things were unsurprising about Hezbollah’s political document, unveiled on November 30 by the party’s secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, namely its content and characterization in the […]
October 3, 2009
A series of meetings around the world this week seems to herald the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between formerly sworn foes. Unfortunately, none […]