MIDDLE EAST GEOPOLITICS

Portrait of Ali Alfoneh, senior fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute and expert on Iranian politics

From micromanager to collective rule: Ali Alfoneh on Iran after Khamenei

22/08/202625/08/2026

Ali Alfoneh, senior fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute and leading expert on Iranian politics, explains how Khamenei’s assassination reshaped Iran’s leadership, producing more effective policymaking while making Tehran more assertive and risk-tolerant

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Trump’s foreign policy: Navigating a multipolar world

24/01/202522/03/2026

Trump’s reelection signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy. His “America First” doctrine prioritizes national interests in a multipolar world shaped by alliances, conflicts, and economic rivalries. What does this mean globally?