Geopolitics in Iran

Iran presents a fascinating case to examine geopolitics. It is a place of contradictions and compromises, of promise and defeat, of proxies and partners. Like all places, its unique trajectory is shaped by its histories and the people who remember, by external forces that prompt deliberations and action, and by its own choices, and these inform the tools and means Iran selects to achieve its domestic, regional, and international aspirations. Perceived as a pariah, hegemon, and neighbor, the Islamic Republic of Iran, given its geography, historical legacy, strategic calculations, and domestic fragility, faces a challenging geopolitical space that will test its leaders, institutions, and citizens to forge a sustainable future.