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Although Taras Bulba has been recognized as the symbol of Russian patriotism, this novel contains levels of meaning beyond the mere praise of Russian ethnicity. Otherwise, it would be an unknown story rather than a classic in world literature.
Since the 1979 Revolution, the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has relied on the “Neither East nor West” motto. It was based on the Constitution of the Islamic Republic drafted amid the Cold War in the bipolar system and under the independent approach assumed by Iran’s newly established government.
While each organization has an important role to play, the Collective Security Treaty Organization was much better suited to respond to upheaval in Kazakhstan. It was always likely to play a central role in the protests.
The MoU was signed on Friday in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe on the sidelines of a meeting of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG).
While it does not appear that Russia has become interested in undermining the JCPOA as a whole, dragging out the talks could serve Russia's interests.
Recapturing Bagram for Washington would serve not merely as a territorial achievement, but as a signal of the return of capacity demonstrating influence in Asia—a message sent to rivals such as China and Russia, as well as to regional neighbors Pakistan and Iran. Image Credits: Reuters
During the early 20th century, Iran witnessed a notable social occurrence in the form of labor migration towards the southern regions of the Soviet Union, particularly within the environs of Baku. This phenomenon carried significant weight and drew attention to the substantial influx of Iranian laborers towards Baku and its surrounding areas.
Dr. Mehdi Sanaei’s Address at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum “The 3+3 Format on the South Caucasus: Common Challenges and Strategic Partnership” Session – June 2026
September 12, 2025
The relationship between Iran and Armenia is both historical and emotional
