The South China Sea Conundrum
September 8, 2011 | A more stable U.S.-China relationship is needed to avoid great-power conflict in the South China Sea.
Articles by Richard Javad Heydarian
Dissecting Iran’s Economic Jihad
July 28, 2011 | Despite international sanctions imposed by the West, Iran's socioeconomic position has improved greatly as it takes advantage of high oil prices to build relationships with growing powers.
Egypt’s Evolving Foreign Policy
June 21, 2011 | Warily eyeing Cairo's new foreign policy positions, Washington should instead take a position of strategic patience.
Arab Spring, Turkish Summer?
May 16, 2011 | Does Turkey provide a political and economic model for the democracy activists in the Arab world?
The Economics of the Arab Spring
April 21, 2011 | Economic grievances are galvanizing the Arab street to attempt to redraw the political landscape
The Turko-Persian Tandem
February 28, 2011 | Turkey and Iran are poised to become the fulcrum of a new world order.
The China-Philippines-U.S. Triangle
December 16, 2010 | Newly suspicious of China, the Philippines is tilting again toward the United States.
Iran’s Adventures in Latin America
November 18, 2010 | While the United States is is trying to isolate Iran, Iran is making friends in America's backyard.
Iran-Saudi Relations: Rising Tensions and Growing Rivalry
August 6, 2010 | New dynamics in the Middle East are defining a new chapter in Iran-Saudi relations.
Iran-Turkey-Syria: An Alliance of Convenience
July 19, 2010 | In the aftermath of the Gaza flotilla in May, a powerful new alliance may be emerging in the Middle East.