Published by the Atlantic There is something ironic about the fact that, of all the countries in the Middle East, Iran is the one that now finds itself on the brink of war with Israel. Iran… Iranian Dissidents Don’t Want War With Israel—But They Can’t Stop It
Published in the Liberties A friend of mine once asked me why I get so worked up about Jewish Currents, a left-wing American magazine known for airing anti-Zionist views. Of all the actors large and small that… Flaneur: Jewish Feelings, Vibes, and Currents
Published in the International Journal of Middle Eastern Studies Even as it passed its seventieth anniversary, the 1953 coup in Iran has remained a hotly debated political topic. This is true in the public spheres… Communism, Cold War, and the 1953 Coup
Published by the Spectator It took more than a year of waging war, but Israel has finally succeeded in killing its top target in Gaza: Yahya Sinwar. Alongside Mohammad Deif, who is thought to have… Who will lead Hamas now?
Published by Al Majalla As leader of a militia that has been at war for every day of its existence, Hassan Nasrallah was no stranger to danger. But one summer night in 2006, he must… Hassan Nasrallah: Orator, cleric, militant
Published by the Atlantic Iran’s attack on Israel yesterday evoked a sense of déjà vu. On April 13, too, Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of missiles and drones—at that time marking a first-ever in the… Iran Is Not Ready for War With Israel
Published by the National In the days leading up to Iran’s missile attacks against Israel on Tuesday, the country’s political class was polarised along predictable lines. Centrists and reformists urged caution and pleaded with the government to… Iranian politicians rallying around the flag should listen to the growing anti-war voices
Published by the Atlantic At the center of current conflicts in the Middle East is a long-running staring contest between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. And Netanyahu seems to… Israel Has Called Iran’s Bluff
Published by the Atlantic Iran’s newish president and foreign minister could hardly be more different in demeanor. President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks informally, often goes off script, and loves to crack jokes. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,… Iran’s Russia Problem
Published in The National For any newly elected leader, picking a country to make his or her first official visit holds great significance. It’s no exception for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who assumed office in July. There… Pezeshkian’s Iraq visit was rich in symbolism, but what did it amount to?