Iran - Global Experts

Hezbollah’s asymmetric support to Iran: a new Middle Eastern security dilemma

July 27th, 2012, Comment & Analysis

Among Western governments consensus is growing that Hezbollah, acting under Iranian instruction, perpetrated last week’s suicide bombing against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. The attack signifies a significant ideological and operational shift for Hezbollah, which had cultivated an image as an independent Lebanese actor.

Conflict with Iran would send shockwaves across the world

April 11th, 2012, Comment & Analysis

As Friday’s nuclear talks with Iran approach, there are storm clouds in the distance. Global security would be affected by a conflict and the global economy remains in a risky, brittle state as it attempts to dig itself out of one of the worst recessions since the Second World War.

The Great Iranian Threat, The Great Iranian Hope

April 9th, 2012, Comment & Analysis

So, who should be frightened by Iran?

Hope for Iran’s youth

April 2nd, 2012, Comment & Analysis, Counterpoint

The vast majority of political power in Iran today lies in the hands of old bearded men in robes and turbans, plus the minor exception of a short cartoonish-looking man with a penchant for provocation and Members Only jackets.

Go Back to Your Country

March 29th, 2012, Comment & Analysis

You never forget the first time you’re told to “go back to your country.” It’s like being punched in the heart and stomach simultaneously.

MEDIA ALERT: Iranian man involved in Bangkok blast, a day after attacks on two Israeli embassies

February 14th, 2012, Media Alerts

An Iranian national injured five people, including himself, after throwing a grenade at Thai police. The attack comes one day after a bomb exploded at an Israeli embassy in India and another one was defused at the embassy in Georgia.