Nov 19, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
There is no doubt that external sanctions have altered Iran’s trade patterns because it has been forced to address three sanctions-related challenges: Secure sources of imports in light of the hesitation of the traditional sources of imported goods to work with...
Oct 26, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
In recent months, Iran observers have been asserting that an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander will be elected president in 2021. Several former commanders are lining up to run. In addition to those who have run before — such as Ali Shamkhani, Mohsen...
Sep 25, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
Two questions are key to Iran–US relations over the next few months: Will President Donald Trump escalate conflict with Tehran in order to increase his re-election chances on 3 November? And would a Joe Biden victory pave the way for a US return to the Joint...
Aug 25, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
Is Iranian society ready to revolt against poverty, injustice, and political repression? For decades, US administrations have hoped that a popular uprising will lead to the collapse of the Islamic Republic. Over the past two years, Iranian adversaries Saudi...
Jul 21, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
As Iran–China relations strengthen and the EU remains relatively passive, European companies are in a challenging position. Under US sanctions, only small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to trade with Iran, but European SMEs face a thorny...
Jun 17, 2020 | Iran, Menas Associates
Over the past decade, Iraq has been Iran’s most significant regional ally. Analysts believe that Major-General Qasem Soleimani — the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force who was assassinated by the US on 3 January 2020 — played an...
