Politics

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  Politics

  2022-07-05

  Iran's drastic intelligence overhaul reveals regime's profound fears

  Major changes in Iran's most influential intelligence divisions -- the IRGC's intelligence and counter-intelligence -- as well as in Ali Khamenei's personal security are likened to a 'political earthquake'.

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  Politics

  2022-06-09

  China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

  The regime in China seeks economic influence and a slice of the region's energy resources, while Iran looks East for support as it faces Western sanctions.

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  Politics

  2022-03-11

  China's colonial overtures raise alarm in Iran

  News of Beijing's intention to send 5,000 troops to Iran has amplified existing concerns over the 25-year Iran-China deal.

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  Politics

  2022-03-03

  Classified report says China knew of Russia's invasion plan

  The Chinese regime reportedly learned in advance of the Russian plan to invade Ukraine but cared only about not having it happen during the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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  Politics

  2022-03-02

  Biden slams 'dictator' Putin, warns of global battle between democracy, autocracy

  'We are ready. We are united,' Biden said of democracies that were rising to the moment. The US president added the West was going to seize the 'ill-begotten gains' of Putin's 'corrupt' oligarchs.

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  2022-02-03

  Chinese flag lights up Tehran, igniting Iranian backlash

  The sight of a giant Chinese flag projected on a landmark Tehran building has left many Iranians uneasy, triggering a social media outcry.

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  Politics

  2022-01-31

  Syria's accession to China's Belt and Road Initiative signals troubles ahead

  In addition to enabling Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime, the move is likely to trigger fierce rivalry among Syria's other allies and saddle the country with debt.

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  2022-01-12

  Chinese investment in Egypt comes at high price, analysts warn

  China's massive investment in the Suez Canal region serves Beijing's expansionist goals to penetrate multiple regions economically and militarily, and risks dire long-term consequences.

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  Politics

  2022-01-04

  Iran's push for war, instability abroad deepen domestic discontent

  The regime's insistence on upholding the legacy of slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani comes at the expense of the Iranian people, who are getting more and more impatient.

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  Politics

  2021-11-17

  IRGC's Quds Force stalls under Qaani's lacklustre leadership

  As Esmail Qaani approaches his one-year anniversary as IRGC-QF commander, he has failed to distinguish himself or fill his predecessor's shoes.