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Author: Dr. Mohammad Salami

Dr. Mohammad Salami

Dr. Mohammad Salami holds a Ph.D. in International Relations. He is a specialist in Middle Eastern policy, particularly in Syria, Iran, Yemen, and the Persian Gulf region. His areas of expertise include politics and governance, security, and counterterrorism. He writes as an analyst and columnist in various media outlets. Follow him on Twitter: @moh_salami

Iran

Art in the Gray Zone: Iran’s Third Space of Resistance

Society & Culture

When protests swept across Iran in late 2025, one image became a powerful symbol of...

GCC

How Digital Platforms Promise to Reshape GCC Societies

Society & Culture

In the Gulf, national progress is often measured in high standards of living, impressive megaprojects...

Iran

How Iran’s Expatriates Are Powering Its Tech Sector

Economy & Innovation

The 1979 Iranian Revolution reshaped the ideological, social, and economic landscape of Iran, resulting in...

GCC

U.S. Tariffs Threaten to Undermine the Economies of the Gulf

U.S. – Gulf Policy

On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a base tariff...

Iran

Assessing Iran’s Policy in 2024

Geopolitics

For Iran, 2024 was a year of defeat. The escalating events in the aftermath of...

Iran

Balancing on the Brink: Saudi Arabia’s Delicate Policy

Geopolitics

Iran’s April 1 missile attack on Israel sparked a wave of unrest and added tension...

KSA

What the Gulf States Hope to Gain in Post-War Gaza

As the war in Gaza entered its second year, the fate of the residents of...

Iran

Contrasting Visions and Popular Discontent in Iran’s Presidential Electio...

Politics & Governance

On Friday, June 28, 2024, Iranians headed to the ballot centers to cast their votes...

Iran

Succession and Legitimacy Struggles: Assessing Iran’s Post-Raisi Poli...

Politics & Governance

On May 19, the helicopter carrying Iran’s hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, disappeared in the mountains...

Iran

Navigating a Tense Exchange: Israel and Iran Sent a Message, and Both Liste...

Defense & Security

The attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1 destroyed the building and...

Iran

Iran’s Electoral Crossroads: Voter Dissent and the Shift Toward a Conserv...

Politics & Governance

Elections for the 12th term of the Iranian Parliament and the sixth term of the...

Iran

Beyond Tradition: Iranians Celebrate Christmas to Defy the Regime

Society & Culture

Iran has centuries of history and civilization, with numerous national and religious symbols, days, and...

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