Most recent articles by Bahman Nirumand
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Iran's foreign policy
All options are open
Is Iran part of the problem or part of the solution to the conflicts in the Near and Middle East? There are actually good arguments for both points of view. By Bahman Nirumand
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Moderates versus hardliners in Iran
New freedoms, old prohibitions
Just over a year ago, the cleric Hassan Rouhani was elected president of Iran. Since then, moderate Muslims and radical Islamists have been locked in a permanent clinch. By Bahman Nirumand
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Syria and Iran
Two Lone Friends
The leadership in Tehran is currently doing everything in its power to prop up the regime in Damascus. If Bashar al-Assad falls, Iran too will find itself dangerously isolated and is unlikely to be able to withstand the pressure of sanctions, says Bahman Nirumand
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Uprising against the Ba'ath Regime in Syria
Assad's Strong Hand
The Syrian regime continues to count many supporters both at home and abroad. This means there would be little point in launching a military intervention, says Bahman Nirumand