By Shahriar Kia Iran, and the entire world for that matter, was shocked and appalled over images of homeless Iranians resorting to sleeping -- and even living -- in pre-dug graves to escape freezing winter cold conditions. As mainstream media correctly covered this previously unknown aspect of life … [Read more...] about The main takeaway from Iran’s ‘grave sleepers’ phenomenon
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Trump administration should hold Iran accountable for executions
By Ali Safavi Nearly a year after the implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the ensuing fanfare regarding the possibility of an age of reform within a feeble theocracy, Tehran’s behavior has taken a turn for the worse. The most … [Read more...] about Trump administration should hold Iran accountable for executions
Aleppo tragedy is a stark reminder of the price of Western neglect
The carnage in Aleppo is a much stronger reminder than we should have ever needed about the importance of a change in Western foreign policies. President Obama’s attempt to “reorient” U.S. foreign policy has in practice turned into the outright abandonment of the U.S. role in the Middle East. And … [Read more...] about Aleppo tragedy is a stark reminder of the price of Western neglect
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAVE THE SYRIAN REBELS?
The fall of Aleppo will go down in history as the shame of global policymakers. BY GIULIO MARIA TERZI ON 12/15/16 AT 5:39 PM With the city of Aleppo now almost completely overrun by forces loyal to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, social media has made the carnage obvious. Western politicians … [Read more...] about WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAVE THE SYRIAN REBELS?
Trump and U.S. foreign policy vis-à-vis Iran
By Shahriar Kia The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has wreaked havoc among the regime in Iran. Iran’s lobbying groups in Washington are going the distance to influence Trump’s foreign policy vis-à-vis the mullahs in Tehran. … [Read more...] about Trump and U.S. foreign policy vis-à-vis Iran
Trump’s Iran policy can finally correct for Obama, Bush failures
Originally published in The Hill The U.S. presidential elections and the victory of Donald Trump alludes to the end to a long era. After all, Iran benefited significantly from the past 16 years of appeasement adopted by the past two U.S. administrations. MAJOR MISTAKES UNDER TWO PRESIDENTS George … [Read more...] about Trump’s Iran policy can finally correct for Obama, Bush failures