
Reza Asadian
Reza Asadian is a Research Associate at the Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Japan. His research focuses on Middle Eastern geopolitics, Iranian nationalism, and US foreign policy.
Items by Reza Asadian
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- April 1, 2025 Reza Asadian
How US policy could push Iran towards nuclear weapons
The United States has once again escalated its threats of military action against Iran and its nuclear programme. Recent reports indicate an increased concentration of US fighter jets and refuelling aircraft in the region, signalling a policy of brinkmanship aimed at forcing Iran into submission. However, this strategy carries...
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- March 25, 2025 Reza Asadian
Is the new US approach to Iran a pragmatic turn?
US policy towards Iran has been defined for years by confrontation, with successive administrations oscillating between diplomatic engagement and economic warfare. After President Donald Trump’s return to office in January, many expected a revival of the maximum pressure strategy, a policy that previously sought to isolate Iran through sanctions,...