BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,136, August 26, 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Iranian regime views Biden as a weak president who can be safely challenged. Greatly encouraged by the American debacle in Afghanistan, Iran’s new hardline president Ebrahim Raisi has …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,058, May 31, 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The question of how to deter Hamas from starting another conflict has dominated recent discourse. Most observers ignore the fact that the terror group is an Iranian proxy, meaning …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,845, December 13, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2021, Iran will be preparing for a presidential election even as it faces an unprecedented economic crisis. Some conservatives argue that a military figure could turn the country …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,653, July 21, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The newly announced Iran-China 25 Year Comprehensive Partnership is unprecedented in its scope. It contains a “mystery clause” that gives China control over how Iran spends its resources, which …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,603, June 11, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Iran’s new anti-Israel legislation has banned all contact with the “Zionist enemy,” however indirect, even going so far as to criminalize the use of electronics that contain components manufactured …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,110, March 12, 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Iran’s rapid development of missile expertise has raised concerns in Washington and among its allies about Tehran’s intentions. Despite international censure, the Revolutionary Guards have been able to develop …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,064, January 15, 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Iran and the Taliban have long had their ups and downs. In 1998, the two sides nearly came to a direct clash when Taliban forces killed Iranian diplomats, …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,042, December 21, 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A heated debate is underway in Tehran over whether or not to remain in the JCPOA following the US withdrawal. President Rouhani believes the cost of leaving is too …
