Iranian Parliament

Iran’s Regime Purging in Parliamentary Elections

Iran's regime is preparing for sham parliamentary elections in March, with the disqualification of key officials from running for office causing a stir. The Guardian Council spokesperson announced the disqualification of 26 members of the current Majlis and key figures...
Iran

Iran’s Political Arena for the 2024 Elections

Iran's internal politics are being impacted by the upcoming elections, which will determine the composition of the 12th term parliament and the Council of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the Supreme Religious Leader. The elections are the first since...
Gaza–Israel conflict

Gaza War’s Ripple Effect on Western Cities

The killing of Hamas executive Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut has intensified the threat posed by Hamas, Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, and jihadists. Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah has warned that Hezbollah will retaliate for the killing of any representative of the...
Taiwan

How Did Taiwan’s Democratic Elections Succeed?

Taiwan's three-way presidential and legislative election campaign is entering a crucial phase, with final rallies on 12 January and the vote on 13 January. The campaign focuses on the stability and resilience of Taiwan's democratic and political processes, policy convergence...
Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto Extends Lead in Presidential Race

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, have widened their lead in the 2024 presidential race, according to a survey conducted by Indikator Politik. Indonesia's president's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, won 46.7% of the vote, while...
Moldova

Moldova’s Pro-West President Sandu: A Leader for Progress and Change

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, has announced her intention to seek reelection next year and has called for a referendum on the country's potential EU accession. Sandu emphasized that Moldova's future lies in the European family and called for a...
Taiwan

What are the implications of the Upcoming Taiwan Election?

Taiwan's upcoming presidential election on January 13, 2024, is the most contested since 2000. The US, involved in two wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, is avoiding confrontation in Asia by sending aircraft carrier groups and ammunition to...
Qatar

Qatar’s Gaza Mediation: Striking the Right Balance

Qatar, a key player in negotiations for temporary pauses and Israeli-Palestinian prisoner swaps, has been criticized for its relationship with Hamas, which has enabled its mediation efforts. However, the Gulf state's indispensability has been largely ignored. Last month, Qatar negotiated...
Joe Biden

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: A Result of International Isolation

President Joe Biden has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the scale of civilian casualties from Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Biden stated that the safety of innocent Palestinians is a great concern and that the actions taken must...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

What Does the Term ‘Demilitarization’ Imply for Gaza?

Israel's goal for Gaza is to demilitarize the enclave, but experts argue that this goal and "total destruction" in the conflict have become indistinguishable. The West Bank-based Palestine government has been discussing taking charge of postwar Gaza's governance, but Israeli...
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