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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01 Mar 2014

Science and Technology at the “Arab MIT”

Over the past years, the Middle East has experienced a remarkable increase in state-of-the-art facilities for research and education. This innovation-driven environment with extraordinary financial resources has attracted top-notch faculty, staff, and students from all over the world. My name is
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23 Jan 2014

The Peace Process in the Current Regional Context

Notwithstanding the mediation efforts being exerted by the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, the ongoing negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians will unlikely deliver a final status agreement and the birth of an actual Palestinian state. The resumption of the peace talks after a 3-year brea
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15 Dec 2013

Transformation and Challenges of the Lebanese Political Parties

This paper aims to shed light on the diverse political landscape in Lebanon. Firstly, it dwells on the premises on which parties in Lebanon were founded, with their historical and conflicting messages. Secondly, it builds on the political limbo the state reached at the moment. And finally looks
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26 Oct 2013

US and Iran Amid the Syrian Crisis

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 has deeply involved various regional stakeholders, pursuing different agendas within a broader conflict that has increasingly assumed a sectarian dimension.
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16 Oct 2013

International Conference – “EU and Middle East – Iranian Viewpoints”

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 “EU and Middle East - Iranian Viewpoints”. The Conference keynote speakers are diplomats, politicians, researchers, analysts an

International Conference

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14 Aug 2013

Iran-EU Reconciliation, a Priority for Iranian New President

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 a Master Degree and a PhD in International Relations and he was Rector of School of International Relations (Iran, 2007-2010) an
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