International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and New Diplomacies

Faculty of World Studies, Tehran, Iran

The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period

Eric Zuelow states in his book that, democratic states, like fascist and communist ones, showed interest in tourism and leisure, though with differing approaches in interwar period. Historian Gary Cross emphasized that the paid holiday, evolving into a cherished entitlement in Europe post-war, fulfilled a deeply felt social need. Similar to totalitarian countries,...

OBJECTIVES, CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING MOSCOW-BAKU DECLARATION ON ALLIED INTERACTION

Interview: An expert on international law stressed: Baku is concerned about the possibility of Russia recognizing the independence of the Karabakh region in coming years, and according to the Declaration on Allied Interaction, it gives guarantees to Russia so that Moscow will not implement the formula of supporting separatism in Karabakh and even in the Lezgian regions of northern Azerbaijan.

Strategic factors behind China’s (US rival) tendency towards the Persian Gulf region

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In the recent visit of the President of China to Saudi Arabia and the unacceptable association of this country with the anti-Iranian statements of the Saudi authorities and also the members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, while provoking public anger in Iran, has raised various ideas and analyses surrounding why this happened and the reasons for China’s closeness to the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf; But in this news-analytical frenzy, what has been neglected or at least less addressed is the examination and analysis of the variables and factors that caused China to be attracted to the Persian Gulf region as a competing power of the United States and its eagerness to enter into strategic agreements with various countries in this region. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri—University professor

France’s Strategic Engagement in the South Caucasus: Challenging Pax Russica

France’s expanded role in the South Caucasus is a direct result of Russia’s declining regional influence

Thousands rally in Armenia warning against Karabakh concessions

Opposition leader says ‘large-scale campaign of civil disobedience’ will begin this week.

Republic of Azerbaijan Embassy Incident; an Engineered Scenario or Surfing on an Accident?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The tragic and criminal incident at the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran, which based on the explicit confession of the assailant, took place with personal motives, ended with the timely intervention of the police force.

Abrahamian; Armenian who wrote Iran’s history

Ervand Abrahamian, an Armenian-Iranian was Distinguished Professor of History at the City University of New York. He is now Professor Emeritus of History at Baruch College and the Graduate Center in the City University of New York.

Russia Not Hindering A Good Deal in Vienna: Iranian Spokesman

Russia has raised its demands in a completely clear and official manner at the JCPOA Joint Commission, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, noting that Moscow has made it clear that it would not block any good deal in the Vienna talks.

TURKEY’S APPROACH ON UKRAINE WAR, RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Turkey affairs said that Turkey-Russia relations had become relatively strategic in recent years, despite criticism from NATO member states, adding: Despite the expansion of Turkey-Russia relations, in the context of the Ukraine war and application of all-out pressure on Moscow, Ankara does not play entirely on NATO field and does not act carelessly in relation to Russia.

German industry reels from anti-Russian sanctions

Production decline in March exceeded analysts’ expectations

The Strong Developmental State: A Review of Seyfodini’s Theory of Iranian Statecraft

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Appointment of Dr. Behzad Ahmadi as Executive Director of the Institute for Iran-Eurasia Studies (IRAS)

Iran’s Purchase of Russian Fighter Jets Underlines Shifting Regional Geopolitics

The news of Iran’s planned purchase of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 advanced fighter jets is the latest sign of deepening relations between Tehran and Moscow.

The complex web of interdependence and threat balancing that prevents war between Iran and Azerbaijan

espite the mutual threat perceptions, the recurring tensions between the two countries have not gotten out of control and led to military conflict. In fact, over the past three decades, relations between Tehran and Baku have consistently followed a cycle of escalating and de-escalating tensions.