Rather than herald the emergence of a new alliance in the region, the recent rapprochement between Iran and Turkey appears to be a marriage of convenience. —…… Read more “What’s behind Iran’s sudden realignment with Turkey? – Responsible Statecraft”
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Rise and Fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation: a perspective
The Indus Valley Civilisation lasted from the late fifth to the second millennium BC, developed a vast network of well planned settlements and engaged in…… Read more “Rise and Fall of the Indus Valley Civilisation: a perspective”
Eurasia Daily Monitor — Volume 17, Issue 30
*Moscow balks at Iranian interest in developing new east–west canal across North Caucasus *Azerbaijan, Italy boost economic, military, political ties *Ukrainian Security Service uncovers another bot farm…… Read more “Eurasia Daily Monitor — Volume 17, Issue 30”
Sanctions, a failing economy and coronavirus may cause Iran to change its involvement in Syria
Iran’s emergence as a hot zone for the coronavirus further complicates that country’s relationships with its neighbours at a time when its economy is sliding deeper into…… Read more “Sanctions, a failing economy and coronavirus may cause Iran to change its involvement in Syria”
Memory vs. History: On the Neverending Struggle to See Clearly Into the Past | Literary Hub
When people die young, it is often said that they are frozen in time. That while all their peers age and turn soft and grey, they will…… Read more “Memory vs. History: On the Neverending Struggle to See Clearly Into the Past | Literary Hub”
US Commanders Hype Iran Threats to Try to Avoid Troop Cuts – News From Antiwar.com
US Commanders Hype Iran Threats to Try to Avoid Troop Cuts – News From Antiwar.com — Read on news.antiwar.com/2020/01/31/us-commanders-hype-iran-threats-to-try-to-avoid-troop-cuts/
Qassem Suleimani and How Nations Decide to Kill | The New Yorker
Since the Hague Convention of 1907, killing a foreign government official outside wartime has generally been barred by the Law of Armed Conflict. When the Trump Administration…… Read more “Qassem Suleimani and How Nations Decide to Kill | The New Yorker”
Asia Times | CIA mystery: Did Iran kill ‘Ayatollah Mike?’ | Article
A USAF Bombardier E11A intelligence gathering jet was cruising over Afghanistan on a secret mission, transporting two crewmen and allegedly, a mysterious chain-smoking CIA operative, Michael D’Andrea…… Read more “Asia Times | CIA mystery: Did Iran kill ‘Ayatollah Mike?’ | Article”
Budget 2020: Rs100 crore allocated for Chabahar port development in Iran
Rs17,372 crore earmarked for the Indian foreign ministry in the Union budget.Defence budget increased to Rs4.71 lakh crore compared to Rs4.3 lakh crore in last year —…… Read more “Budget 2020: Rs100 crore allocated for Chabahar port development in Iran”
The Great Game: Afghanistan, British India and the Hundred Year War for India’s Northern Frontier
The Great Game refers to the hundred year geostrategic contest between Britain and Russia for control of Eurasia in the 19th century. The arena for the Great…… Read more “The Great Game: Afghanistan, British India and the Hundred Year War for India’s Northern Frontier”
