Category: Research Notes

The Convergence of Maoist Protracted War Theory and Iranian Mosaic Defense Doctrine

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Asymmetric Endurance Abstract In the contemporary landscape of geopolitical conflict, the disparity between conventional military power and asymmetric resistance has necessitated the evolution of strategic doctrines that prioritize endurance over immediate victory. This article examines the Iranian strategic framework known as “Mosaic Defense,” analyzing its structural and theoretical alignment with the classical principles of protracted Read more

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Sanctions, Capability Formation, and the Paradox of Economic Pressure

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Abstract Nanotechnology has emerged as a foundational scientific domain with wide-ranging implications for medicine, materials science, energy systems, and industrial productivity. This research note examines how sustained, coordinated investment in scientific infrastructure, human capital, and research-to-production integration can enable a country to achieve global competitiveness in an advanced field despite structural constraints. Using Iran’s development Read more

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Tariffs, Work, and Rights

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Abstract: This article reexamines economic justice through the lens of Islamic civilization, contrasting its moral and labor-centered foundations with the capital-driven structures of modern Western economies. Prompted by a significant current event—newly announced sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration on all imported goods, some at historically high rates—this analysis considers how tariff policy is Read more

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Japan’s Journey in Discovering Islam

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by Nulifar Zain At the time of writing this article on Japanese culture, the cherry blossom season is at its peak. The “sakura” season symbolizes new beginnings and encapsulates the Japanese fascination with philosophy, nature, and the ephemeral beauty of life. In many ways, Japan’s interaction with Islam follows a similar pattern—gradual discovery, adaptation, and Read more

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Can the Rise of Women Leaders in Africa Fix Decades of Corruption and a Heavy legacy of Colonialism?

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by Lamia Ahmed Throughout the ages, African women have played a pivotal role in the history of their countries, and have contributed effectively to shaping the culture and development of society. There have always been pioneering women who have changed the course of history. This is the warrior queen Amina, Queen of Zazzau (Northern Nigeria), Read more

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The unpublished security clauses of the Iran-Saudi deal and its implication on regional and global security

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The public statement that announced the deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia contains only the contours of a detailed deal whose terms are guaranteed by China and whose terms will be revealed gradually in the next few weeks. One such details concern the long terms security agreement as well as the immediate action to be Read more

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Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?

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by Mohamad Hasan Sweidan * As the centenary of the founding of the Turkish Republic approaches, Turkiye faces one of the most important elections in its history. Most importantly, the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections, currently slated for May, could lead to major shifts in the country’s foreign policy. But the February earthquakes that devastated Read more

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Why would China put its prestige on the line by proposing a peace plan for the War in Ukraine that they know will be rejected by NATO?

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Hours after China announced its proposal regarding the situation in Ukraine, NATO’s chief, Jens Stoltenberg, rejected it saying by invoking the lack of trust. “First of all, there is not much trust in China since they could not condemn Russia’s invasion. And they signed an agreement on unlimited friendship with Russia before the invasion.” The Read more

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Religion, Politics, and Conflict

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Russia’s Complex Challenges: Secularism, Christianity, Islam, Wahhabism, and War  For most of the last 1000 years Russia’s rulers have had a complicated history with religion, in general and with Islam in particular. While Islam has origins in the region that go back more than 1100 years, the relationship with the Ottoman Empire, Salafi Islam in Read more

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