Author: Mohammad Javad Mousavizadeh

Upon taking office in January 2021, President Joe Biden promised to reset U.S. foreign policy. As his administration reached its end, its performance on numerous fronts was scrutinized, including its handling of Iran and broader Middle Eastern affairs. Evaluating the Biden administration’s approach to Iran poses challenges, as methods like comparative analysis or policy impact studies can be prone to subjective interpretations. However, Iran remains a critical issue in U.S. foreign policy debates, making it crucial to adopt an approach that is less susceptible to bias. Manifesto analysis offers a compelling framework for such an evaluation. By benchmarking Biden’s campaign…

The fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria has created a power vacuum with profound geopolitical implications. Israel, a key regional player, has swiftly moved to secure its strategic interests, from expanding potential settlements to countering Iranian influence. These actions reflect a calculated strategy aimed at ensuring Israel’s security and maintaining its regional dominance. Following Assad’s downfall, Israeli troops and tanks crossed the border into Syrian territory, including the buffer zone established by the 1974 cease-fire agreement. According to reports from Israeli media, forces have taken control of a few villages in the buffer zone and warned residents to stay…

As speculation continues about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s attitude to the Middle East in his second term, the region’s geopolitical landscape is undergoing significant recalibration. Key regional players are bracing for the potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy, as Trump’s second term is poised to revive contentious debates surrounding critical issues, from Saudi Arabia’s play for regional supremacy to Iran’s nuclear program. The question remains: What will the Middle East look like in the second term of Trump’s presidency? At the heart of Trump’s Middle Eastern strategy lies the prospect of forging a grand bargain with Saudi Arabia. This deal…

While the Islamic Republic is preparing for various outcomes in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, there is no question that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s victory would bring significant challenges and pains for Tehran. As the U.S. approaches the November 2024 presidential election, the race between Kamala Harris and Trump holds significant implications beyond domestic affairs, particularly for global geopolitics in the Middle East. The outcome will likely impact U.S. relations with Iran, a key issue in American foreign policy. A Trump victory could amount to returning to the hardline stance that previously strained Tehran. In recent years,…