International Political Forum

Regional Reactions To The Iran Nuclear Deal

As Iran’s long standing sworn “nemesis”, the Israeli reaction, voiced through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, denouncing the P5+1 Iran nuclear deal, claiming that the “agreement has made the world more dangerousâ...
by Oscar Isham
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The Iraqi-Kurdish Oil Deal And The Fight Against Islamic State

In early 2014, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) began independently exporting crude oil through Turkey, angering the central Iraqi government which “claims sole authority to export oil from the country”. In total, th...
by David Bresnahan-McRae
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International Political Forum

From Bully to Friend: Changing America’s International Image

Even though President Obama has been enjoying his holidays in Hawaii, he will most certainly have been thinking about his past and future decisions. Without a doubt, the Middle East will figure prominently among his list of key...
by Michel Scholer
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Iran Wants To Befriend Google

Iran has a habit of blocking, unblocking and sometimes re-blocking Google platforms inside the country.
by Mahsa Alimardani
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A changed world: 2012 foreign policy predictions and outcomes

A Changed World A look back at three major foreign policy claims of the 2012 US Presidential Election and forward to the road ahead, providing letter grades A to F for the candidates predictions. Issue #1: Iran Then: The electi...
by Jack Stukel
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Are the Iranian Elections Merely a Sham?

With only a few days remaining to the Iranian elections, many speculations are made concerning the possible outcomes. Although most Iranians experience suppression by the regime on a daily basis, and the elections are far from ...
by Daphne Mulder
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International Political Forum

Russia: Today’s Geopolitical Counter-Force And What This Means For American Interests

When Mitt Romney labelled Russia as “America’s No.1 geopolitical foe” in his 2012 presidential campaign, the President said “the 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back because, you know, the Cold War...
by Esma Mneina
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The Iran Deal: A triumph for soft power

On July 14th, An agreement was finalised by The United States, Great Britain, Germany, Russia, France, China, and Iran, on the latter’s nuclear programme, summarised neatly as follows: “The full implementation of this JCPOA...
by Simon Fraser
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International Political Forum

Was The US justified In Denying A Visa To Iran’s Ambassador To The UN?

The United States and Iran have had a very difficult relationship since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, but things appeared to be improving when a deal was made between world powers over Iran’s nuclear program in November 201...
by John Haltiwanger
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