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Iran Sees New Opportunity for Regional Domination Despite Turkish Competition

September 15, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

In the Iranian lexicon, one does not encounter the concept of the "Arab Spring." Instead, Iran has coined the term "Islamic awakening." In contrast to the perceived economic enfeeblement of the Western economies headed by the U.S., which constitute the bases of support for the "Zionist regime," Iran offers a substitute view of a new world order and an alternative, defiant Islamic agenda.

How Iran Is Helping Assad Suppress Syria’s “Arab Spring”

July 20, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Since the beginning of the protest wave against Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, Iran has backed Damascus and assisted it in both the security and propaganda aspects of its violent repression of the protests. Tehran charges that Syria is the victim of an attempt by the West, led by the United States, to overthrow the Assad regime, under cover of the "Arab Spring."

Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

July 6, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is in the midst of a large-scale missile exercise called “Great Prophet 6.” During the exercise, underground missile silos were disclosed, large numbers of surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs) of different ranges were fired, and a new radar system was revealed.

Latin America: Iran’s Springboard to America’s Backyard

June 14, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Why Iran Is Pushing for a Shiite Victory in Bahrain

June 2, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Revolutionary Guards’ Influence Grows in Iran as Opposition Falters

March 27, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Is Iran a Role Model for Arab Revolutions?

March 7, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran: Preconditions and Provocations

February 10, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran Views the Egyptian Revolution as the Direct Continuation of Khomeini’s Revolution

February 3, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Iran Changes the Balance of Power in Lebanon

January 23, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall