Iran

Brandon Friedman explains that the Iran, Turkey, and Russia cooperation in Syria is not primarily directed at the West; rather, Russia is trying to reestablish itself as Syria’s ultimate arbiter.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the public protests on Iranian social media responding to restrictions imposed by President Rouhani's opponents on his supporters in the Majlis.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the reactions in Iranian social media to the election of Donald J. Trump to the American Presidency.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the reactions in Iranian social media to a recent concert held in the city of Qom, and a soccer match held between Iran and South Korea during a Shi'i day of mourning.

Raz Zimmt looks at the usage of social media by conservative, often pro-regime forces in Iran, despite their ostensible ideological opposition to such services.

Michael Schwartz examines the background and recent history of Sino-Iranian relations and explains how commercial and trade relations have changed between China and Iran since the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the phenomenon of social networks such as Telegram being used to organize social activities in public places among Iranian youth.

Raz Zimmt discusses the use of social media by the Iran regime to memorialize their fallen in Syria.

Dr. Miriam Nissimov analyzes the diplomatic efforts of Iran in Africa, both historical and contemporary. In Hebrew.

Raz Zimmt looks at the ways that Iranian social media has been used to promote road safety.