Democratic “water”

The appointment of six senior commanders strengthens Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, shifts the country towards prolonged confrontation and places domestic control alongside defence against external enemies Six decrees published by the Iranian...

The Turkish parliament’s approval of legislation establishing a legal framework for the disarmament and reintegration of members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party could become not only a turning point in a conflict lasting more than four decades, but...

The Iranian president’s meeting with the supreme leader has halted the campaign for his resignation and given the government political breathing space. Yet the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei to the Supreme National Security Council points more to a...

The Mecca agreement strengthens deterrence against Iran and Iran-linked forces, while also reflecting concern about Israel and doubts over the reliability of United States security guarantees Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence...