Erfan Fard
ARTICLES BY: Erfan Fard
Extending Shadows: The Peril of Khomeinism and Iran’s Quest for Regional Hegemony
In an era where the Middle East grapples with the complexities of power dynamics, ideological strife, and the quest for stability, the recent declarations by...
A New Dawn: The Case for Regime Change in Iran
In an unprecedented shift from previous approaches, the Biden administration's recent policy towards Iran marks a pivotal moment, signifying a bold departure from the strategy...
President Biden: The Mullahs Are More Cowardly Than You Think
This week marks a sinister day in contemporary Iranian history, when the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, was forced to flee. In his...
America Turns the Tables on Iran
JNS.org - In a decisive move that marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, the U.S. has initiated a series of targeted airstrikes against...
Is There Hope for a Democratic Iran?
In today's Iran, a country teetering on the brink of the abyss and nearing total destruction, the sorrowful and fragmented society is desperately crying out...
Trump or Biden Must Adopt a Consistent Iran Strategy
JNS.org - The personalities of leaders often take center stage in international politics. This is evident in the current discourse surrounding U.S.-Iran relations, particularly given...
The Middle East: 45 Years After the Shah, the US’ Crucial Role in Seeking Stability
Forty-five years have passed in Iran since the departure of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a juncture that profoundly reshaped the Middle East. Today, as the region...
Iran Is Destabilizing the Red Sea; the World Must Act
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the Red Sea has emerged as a critical arena of strategic competition, with Iran's actions at...
Does America Have a Plan Once Iran’s Supreme Leader Dies?
Since 1989, the unwavering grip of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has cast a long shadow over the Middle East, surviving the terms of six...
The World Must Unite Against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah
JNS.org - The brutal Hamas assault on Israel on Oct. 7 demonstrated a blatant disregard for human life and the sanctity of peaceful coexistence. The...
Examining Iran’s Ties to the Taliban
Shortly after the 9/11 attacks on the American homeland in 2001, the US invaded Afghanistan to overthrow the Taliban regime and Al-Qaeda. US policy was...
Examining Possible Succession Scenarios In Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is the main economic, intelligence, and military power in Iran. While also very strong politically, the Corps has yet...
Antisemitism Is Inseparable from Khomeinism
In adopting the ideology of Ayatollah Ruhollah Mustafavi Khomeini upon its establishment in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran replaced the country’s millennia-old monarchy with...
Israeli Intelligence Cooperation with Arab Allies Thwarts Iranian Terrorism
The large-scale withdrawal of US military forces from the Middle East, which occurred during the administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, handed Iran an...
