August 12, 2026

From Alliance with the Regime to Partnership with the State: What Does the New Syrian-Russian Agreement Mean for the Future of Russian Influence in Syria?

Photo Source: https://omidradio.com/en   The new Syrian-Russian agreement concerning the future of Russia’s military presence at Hmeimim and Tartus is far more than a technical settlement […]
July 22, 2026

A Review of the Possibility of a Saudi Arabia – United States Nuclear Cooperation Deal, from Civilian Energy Cooperation to a Nuclearized Competition

The Trump administration approved a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia at a delicate moment for Middle Eastern security. The proposed 30-year accord would enable […]
July 9, 2026

NATO’s Southern Flank in Transition: The Istanbul Cooperation Initiative and Regional Security in the Middle East

Source of the photo: NATO.  https://www.nato.int/en/multimedia/multimedia/photos/2026/07/07/engagement-of-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-with-ici-partners   The 2026 NATO Summit took place on 7-8 July in Ankara, Türkiye. The main priority on the agenda had […]
May 26, 2026

Interactions among Major Countries amid a Turbulent Middle East: An Analysis of China-U.S. Policy Dialogue on Middle East Affairs during Trump’s Visit to China in 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 […]
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. […]
February 19, 2026

Enforcing Peace or Losing Influence? Trump’s Gaza Fiasco in the New Middle East

Source of the photo: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/gaza-board-of-peace-plan-draws-rare-israel-us-disagreement   In a bid to regain influence following a perceived American retreat from the Middle East, President Trump proposed a 20-point […]
October 19, 2025

A Layered Analysis of the 2025 Afghanistan-Pakistan Crisis: History, Internal Politics, and the Return of Great Power Competition

Photo’s source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Afghanistan-Pakistan_border.png   Introduction In October 2025, fighting erupted between Afghan and Pakistani militaries, signaling an aggravation of a complex and chronical conflict, or conflicts (Ali […]
October 10, 2025

The Price of Peace: From Balfour to Blair, is the Mandate Returning in Gaza?

Photo source: The White House – Tony Blair being presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009, https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2009/01/images/20090113-7_p011309cg-0410-515h.html   After the official announcement of the 20-points plan […]
July 16, 2025

2025 SCO Qingdao Defense Ministers’ Meeting: A New Option for Middle East Security and a Turning Point in the Multipolar Order

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 […]
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 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 […]
September 21, 2024

Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 10th Forum “Integration and Interdependency of the Middle East Region in the Light of Political, Security, and Economic Transformations”

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 […]
May 14, 2024

From Jordan to Romania – Echoes of Conflict Escalation and Western Dependency

Photo’s source: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230708-jordan-massive-demonstration-to-support-palestine-resistance/; Thousands of Jordanians gather during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Amman, Jordan. [Laith Al-jnaidi – Anadolu Agency]   Abstract. This article examines the […]
May 2, 2024

Manufacturing protests: the possible connection between Gaza Strip and latest US “pro-Palestinian” protests

Photo’s source: https://english.aawsat.com/; A state trooper pepper sprays pro-Palestinian protesters, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, after police vehicles were blocked […]
June 23, 2022

Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”

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 […]
January 10, 2020

Kayhan BARZEGAR: The Assassination of Qassem Soleimani Institutionalizes Anti-American Sentiment in Iran

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 18, 2019

Joint Roundtable between the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR)

The joint roundtable between the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) was held on the 26th […]
July 11, 2018

Hamid MOAYYER: Opening Remarks on “The New Geopolitical Environment in the Middle East: between Fighting Terrorism and the Future of the Region”

In the Name of God, the Almighty Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Heads of Missions, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Audience, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome all of you, […]
June 26, 2018

International Conference: “The New Geopolitical Environment in the Middle East: between Fighting Terrorism and the Future of the Region” (The Fourth Forum)

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 […]