Leader: Qassem Soleimani
Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Qassem Soleimani.
Published Chronicles & Analyses
The Assassination of Qasem Soleimani 2020: Target Strike and US-Iran Tensions
A comprehensive analysis of the US drone strike that killed Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad Airport, the subsequent Iranian retaliation, and the profound geopolitical implications for US-Iran relations, Iraqi sovereignty, and regional stability.
The 2024 Middle East Escalation: Direct Strikes Between Israel and Iran
The April 2024 direct exchange of military strikes between Israel and Iran fundamentally altered the dynamics of their decades-long 'shadow war,' ushering in an era of overt state-on-state confrontation with profound geopolitical implications for the Middle East and beyond.
The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal: The Landmark Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
A comprehensive historical and geopolitical analysis of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), detailing its origins, key provisions, negotiation dynamics, global impact, and long-term legacy.
The Rise of ISIS in 2014: Proclaiming the Caliphate and Global Terror
A comprehensive historical and geopolitical analysis of the Islamic State's meteoric rise in 2014, detailing the capture of Mosul, the audacious proclamation of a global caliphate by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and the formation of the international coalition to counter its unprecedented threat. The article explores the deep historical roots, strategic failures, and lasting global implications.
The Outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011: From Uprising to Global Proxy War
An in-depth analysis of the Syrian Civil War's origins, tracing the transition from localized pro-democracy protests in Daraa to a nationwide armed insurgency, and its subsequent transformation into a complex multi-sided proxy conflict involving major regional and global powers, with profound geopolitical and humanitarian consequences.