International Institute for Iranian Studies

The Israeli Narrative Between Traditional and New Media

On July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before the US Congress, likening the events of October 7, 2023, to the events of September 11, 2001, even arguing that they were 20 times greater in impact than what the United States experienced ...

The Implications of the Zapad-2025 Military Exercise and India’s Participation

The Zapad-2025 military exercise, jointly organized by Russia and Belarus in September 2025, has heightened tensions along Europe’s eastern borders and renewed global debates about security, alliances and geopolitical alignments. Although formally described as a defensive drill against a fictional external invasion, Zapad-2025 conveyed ...

The EU Suspension of Trade Concessions With Israel: A Turning Point in Europe’s Gaza Policy

The European Union (EU) is on the verge of taking an unprecedented step in its relations with Israel, as the bloc considers suspending preferential tariffs granted under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission formally proposed suspending certain trade-related provisions of the EU–Israel Association ...

The Significance of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha

Qatar recently hosted the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit, bringing together the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for an urgent meeting following Israeli attacks on Doha. Israeli aggression against Qatar reflects an unprecedented turning point with dangerous and far-reaching implications for regional ...