Political Geometry of Armenia: Between Russia, Iran, and the EU
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 24 (December 31, 2023) As of January 1, Armenia assumes the chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), succeeding Russia. Speaking at the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the economic nature of the EAEU and stated that Armenia''s
How to Win the Thirty Years'' War with Iran
Israeli history must be retold as a sequence of three long historical wars. The Iron Swords War does not stand on its own. The campaign in Gaza is a critical transition stage, both conceptual and practical, during which
The South Caucasus and Iran''s New Political Reality
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 72 (July 25, 2024) There is a well-known observation that foreign policy is a continuation of domestic policy. However, it is often the other way around, and in general this division is unnecessary. The example of Iran today proves this.
Sanctioning Iran''s Oil Trade, Support for Proxies and Partners, and
2 天之前· The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on four entities that have transported Iranian oil and identifying six vessels as their blocked property. The United States
A Review on Energy and Renewable Energy Policies in
This study, using a review methodology, investigated current and future energy demands and existing renewable energy resource policies in Iran by employing the latest available data from the Ministry of Energy,
Iran''s Proxy War
This is essential in order to prevent the "unity of the fronts" that Iran is trying to achieve through the proxy organizations, with Islamic Jihad at the forefront. Link 1. Link 2. View PDF. Dr. Lieut. Col. (res.) Shaul Bartal is a
The Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict and Its Implications for Iran
The Islamic regime of Iran is a relevant actor in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, as it shares borders with both countries. During the recent fighting, several rockets have hit Iranian soil. The Supreme Leader''s response. Keyhan, a newspaper close to Iran''s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, initially refrained from taking sides in the
| Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
BESA Geo Energy Program; Hybrid Warfare Program; Beyond its declared war goals, Israel is aiming to create a new security reality in the region by weakening Iran and its proxies. This broader goal stems from the understanding that to Israel, this war is existential, and the removal of significant threats from Israel''s borders is non
Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan—Iran''s Next President?
Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has announced his candidacy for the Iranian presidential elections in June 2021. Dehghan has a toxic military background. In the 1980s he was responsible for the vicious crackdown on opponents of the Islamic regime, and he played a central role in the
The Influence of Sea Power in Iran''s Proxy War Part 1:
The escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict to incorporate a maritime dimension provoked by a Houthi-led offensive against commercial shipping represents both an escalation and a significant strategic challenge.
Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages?
2 天之前· Despite boasting massive gas reserves, Iran is facing power blackouts and industrial shutdowns. Years of mismanagement and false priorities threaten to turn the country into an
Iran Behind the Scenes During the Second Israel-Lebanon War
Mideast Security and Policy Studies Paper #182. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This paper presents a new perspective on the reasons for the outbreak of the Second Lebanon War against Hezbollah in 2006. Incidents of warming on Israel''s border with Lebanon vis-à-vis Hezbollah occasionally raise the question of whether Iran is also in the picture.
The Influence of Sea Power in Iran''s Proxy War Part 2: US Navy
In response to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the United States has deployed significant naval forces to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Arabian Sea. This strategic display of sea power aims to deter regional escalation and address unexpected challenges, such as the Yemeni Houthi pirate and missile offensive in the Red Sea. The US
Iran Escalates: The Attack on the Saudi Oilfields
The attack on the Saudi oilfields took the security establishments of both the kingdom and the US completely by surprise. The strike led to a 50% drop in Saudi oil production, which in turn prompted a surge in oil prices in the global market. The attack was a daring and aggressive leap forward on Iran''s part, and it has serious regional and geopolitical implications.
Iran''s Uranium Enrichment Program: Approaching
Iran continues to insist that its nuclear program is designed for peaceful purposes despite all evidence of its military nature. This evidence includes the IAEA''s recent findings regarding Tehran''s progress in the field of
Iran Is Progressing Towards Nuclear Weapons Via North Korea
This analysis argues that Iran is steadily making progress towards a nuclear weapon and is doing so via North Korea. Iran is unwilling to submit to a years-long freeze of its military nuclear program as stipulated by the July 2015 Vienna Nuclear Deal. North Korea is ready and able to provide a clandestine means of circumventing the deal, which would allow the
Could Israel''s Nuclear Deterrent Support "Escalation Dominance"
In the aftermath of October 7, there is a clear need to reexamine Israel''s principles of defense. It is already clear that a considerable military build-up and additional investments will be required. However, we must be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the past. More of the same – the restoration of a strategy based on deterrence, greater firepower, a
Iran Fights for Influence in the post-Soviet Space: Turkic States Are
Iran is endeavoring to fill the power vacuum that Russia left in these post-Soviet regions while simultaneously exercising caution to prevent conflict. Tehran is committed
Iran''s Unwavering Israel-Hatred
BESA Center Perspectives No. 1,104, March 6, 2019. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Four decades ago, the revolutionary movement led by Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty and established the Islamic Republic of Iran on its ruins. Since then, significant changes have taken place in the discourse and concepts of its leaders.
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Iran''s Renewable Energy Prospects and Challenges
In 2023, Iran built less than 75 MW of renewable power, while Saudi Arabia and Turkey added 2,840 MW and 2,800 MW, respectively. Iran aims to produce 2,500 MW from renewable energy sources to meet its long-term
The Influence of Sea Power in Iran''s Proxy War Part 1: Houthi
The escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict to incorporate a maritime dimension provoked by a Houthi-led offensive against commercial shipping represents both an escalation and a significant strategic challenge. This development extends the conflict''s impact beyond regional boundaries, threatening Israel''s security, global maritime commerce, and the
The Mysterious Explosions at Iran''s Nuclear Facilities
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,628, July 6, 2020. The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behruz Kamalvandi, claimed a fire had broken out in an "industrial shed that was under
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The Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict and Its Implications
The Islamic regime of Iran is a relevant actor in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, as it shares borders with both countries. During the recent fighting, several rockets have hit Iranian soil. The Supreme Leader''s
China Could Signal Increased Engagement with Iran—But It
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,763, September 29, 2020. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: There are two ways Beijing could signal its interest in moving ahead with a proposed $400 billion economic and military cooperation agreement with Iran: by pushing for Iranian membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and renewing interest in a
Russia and Iran''s Dangerous Energy Gambit in the
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,708, August 25, 2020. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: There are signs that the current escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, far from being incidental to the Nagorno-Karabakh
The Tension Between the US and Iran
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,190, June 3, 2019. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the Persian Gulf, tensions are rising over the sanctions recently imposed by the US on Iran in the wake of its refusal to comply with Washington''s demand that the nuclear agreement signed by Barack Obama be reopened.Tehran does not wish to submit to this
Russia and Iran''s Dangerous Energy Gambit
Russia and Iran''s Dangerous Energy Gambit in the Caucasus by Irina Tsukerman BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,708, August 25, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: There are signs that the current escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, far from being incidental to the Nagorno-Karabakh Iran in particular has faced economic devastation due to
China and Iran Reach a New Stage in Their Strategic Partnership
According to China Global Investment Tracker, Beijing''s investment and construction in Iran''s weak energy industry exceed $11.1 billion in the 2005-2019 period. Third, the new stage in the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership could point to the nations'' changing strategic calculus in the post-JCPOA era.
Sanctioning Entities Engaged in Transporting Iranian Oil and
2 天之前· The targets below are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13846, which authorizes and reimposes certain sanctions with respect to Iran. BRECALIN HONG
6 FAQs about [Iran besa energy]
What is Iran's new energy plan?
Diversifying energy resources is a key pillar of Iran’s new plan. In addition to solar and hydropower, biomass from the municipal waste from large cities and other agricultural products, including fruits, can be used to generate energy and renewable sources.
How can Iran achieve long-term electricity targets?
We can conclude that Iran’s electricity capacity is high and this can help to increase the share of wind energy in the total primary supply of energy. To achieve long-term electricity targets, it is necessary to provide incentives to private investors and to put in place clear and stable policies.
Why is solar energy important in Iran?
In high-rainfall and mountainous regions of Iran, large rivers’ adequate water levels promote the development of hydropower plants. Moreover, the high share of desert and arid areas, which provides more than 300 sunny days per year, makes solar energy a suitable option as an important source of renewable energy.
What are Iran's Energy Priorities?
For example, based on various indicators, Manzoor and Rahimi showed that Iran’s priorities for construction and investment in electricity generation and power plants in the future include, in order, wind energy, hydropower, photovoltaic energy, combined-cycle power plants, nuclear power plants and thermal power plants. 4.
Can Iran's future be planned based on recognized and predictable electricity costs?
The future of Iran’s economy can be planned based on recognized and predictable electricity costs because that electricity comes from indigenous energy and is free from all the security, political, economic and environmental problems associated with oil and gas.
How can Iran improve the energy system?
We can conclude that Iran has a significant potential capacity for crude oil and natural gas reserves, its transport and storage. It can increase the weak flexibility of the energy system by constructing more transition lines and braking swap with its neighbors .