International Institute for Iranian Studies

17th ECO Summit: Navigating Regional Priorities Amid Evolving Geopolitics

The 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit was recently held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, under the theme “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” This year’s summit focused on regional cooperation and sustainable development. Countries across South Asia, Central Asia and the ...

IRAN IN A WEEK

The Iranian Establishment and the Dilemma of Strategic Change

Throughout history, particularly since the rise of the Westphalian state system, it has been common for political regimes facing major internal or external shifts to proactively pursue strategic change. Recognizing the potential impact of such transformations on their place in the international order, these ...