Three candidates have a realistic chance in Iran’s presidential election: strongman Qalibaf, reformist surgeon Pezeshikian, and zealot pen pusher Jalili.
While Masoud Pezeshkian faces considerable challenges in the second round of the election, the pro-regime vote is likely to ensure Saeed Jalili's victory.
Developments with the Chabahar port could turn the trade corridor into a global hub by 2030, if the project can overcome financial hurdles, risks from sanctions, and security threats.
On June 26, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from think tanks, academia, and the private sector. Topics discussed included the current state of U.S.-Saudi relations, bilateral defense cooperation, the possible normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, trade, and investments.
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