11 Aug 2015

Oman Between Rise and Insecurity Risk

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 importance is becoming increasingly relevant in the Middle East. Dohfar Rebellion of 1976 is the last conflict that reached Oman, a country which, un
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17 Jul 2015

Echoes of the Historic Deal Regarding the Iranian Nuclear File

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 lifting international sanctions.[i] The deal is an exceptional accomplishment for non-proliferation and security policies and it
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10 Jul 2015

Hereinafter. Iran Nuclear Negotiations.

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, continuously maintaining a tense atmosphere. The last deadline of Tuesday has been delayed for another 3 days, till Friday July 10. But it sh
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06 Jul 2015

The Iran Nuclear Talks at Crossroads. Extended Deadline.

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 West. The negotiations - originally scheduled to reach an agreement before the deadline of June 30th - seem to evolve under an oppr
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14 May 2015

Fighting Terrorism and the Need of Security Culture

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 International Conference “Fighting Terrorism and the Need of Security Culture”. The Conference keynote speakers are diplomats, poli
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17 Mar 2014

Prospects for a Grand Bargain in the Greater Middle East

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 of détente between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, after over thirty years of strained relations. However, the Iranian nuclear progr
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10 Mar 2014

US-Iran: What Reconciliation?

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 and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Security-wise, the interests of Washington and Tehran may well return to be attuned as they used to be until 197
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