Is the ground ready for OPEC convergence? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/10/25/Is-the-ground-being-prepared-to-unify-OPEC-members-.html

Iran’s Kurdish party and the challenge of ethnicity (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

The Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI), which kept its armed struggle with the government in Tehran suspended for 27 years, has suddenly announced the resumption of their “armed action”. Clashes during the last few weeks between KDPI members and Iran’s Security Forces have left several dead on both sides. The armed members of KDPI even crossed borders from Iraq’s Kurdistan in Erbil and entered into Iranian territories.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/07/19/Iran-s-Kurdish-party-and-the-challenge-of-ethnicity.html

All eyes on Iran (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/07/05/All-eyes-on-Iran.html

Why Pakistan is key to Afghan peace (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

On May 21, the United Sates struck a vehicle in Pakistan, killing its passenger Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, an extremely dangerous man who nine months ago became leader of the Taliban. After the killing of his predecessor Mullah Mohammad Omar was revealed, Mansour withdrew from peace talks with the Afghan government and swore to increase attacks. Efforts to resume the talks failed

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/25/Why-Pakistan-is-key-to-Afghan-peace.html

What are Iranians doing in Syria? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

When I was a child in 1980, Iran and Iraq were fighting each other in one of the 20th-century’s bloodiest wars, which left almost half a million dead on both sides. Images of returning coffins, funerals and emergencies are not easy to forget, and not an experience one wants to see again. Although Iran was dragged into the war, I am sure it was painful and difficult for both sides.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/10/What-are-Iranians-doing-in-Syria-.html

New developments offer hope for Syria diplomacy (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

The Syrian conflict has not only ruined the country, killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, but also fueled regional sectarian and ethnic tensions to unprecedented levels.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/26/New-developments-offer-hope-for-Syria-diplomacy.html

Why the Middle East needs Saudi-Iranian rapprochement (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

A prominent Iranian clergyman living in the West recently told me US Secretary of State John Kerry told him he was willing to visit Tehran.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/12/Why-the-Middle-East-needs-Saudi-Iranian-rapprochement.html

Why Nowruz face-off poses a new challenge for Rowhani (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

Nowruz day (the vernal equinox and the first day of the year in the Iranian calendar) is considered the most festive and celebratory day in the country. Family and friends who may have fallen out with one another set their differences aside and reconcile on this occasion. Keeping this custom in mind, the messages of New Year’s greeting delivered by politicians are usually conciliatory while also elaborating a general policy that the supreme leader and the president like to pursue.

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Here’s why Geneva talks can succeed (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

The opening day of Syria peace talks in Geneva ended with a major surprise. It was announced that Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, beginning March 15, the following day of the talks. President Vladimir Putin said his country’s military intervention had largely achieved its objectives, which essentially meant he has helped Bashar al-Assad gain an upper hand in his talks with the opposition.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/03/16/Here-s-why-Geneva-talks-can-succeed.html

Are Turkey and Iran warming up to each other? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told American lawmakers last month that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) “has actually pulled its troops back from Syria,” and that supreme leader Ali Khamenei “pulled a significant number of troops out.”

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/03/10/Are-Turkey-and-Iran-warming-up-to-each-other-.html

And the award goes to Hashemi Rafsanjani! (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

Alongside the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony or Oscars on Feb. 28, another race was in progress in Iran, which had important global implications. While the Oscars presenters read out names of Academy Award winners, in Iran names of winners of the twin elections started trickling in.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/03/02/And-the-award-goes-to-Hashemi-Rafsanjani-.html

Fate of Iran’s next parliament may already be sealed (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

While asking voters to participate at two upcoming elections to nominate the next Iranian parliament and the country’s Assembly of Experts, Iran’s supreme leader did not shy away from saying what outcomes he expects.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/02/09/Fate-of-Iran-s-next-parliament-may-already-be-sealed.html

Fanfare in the West and proxy war in the East (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/01/26/Fanfare-in-the-West-and-proxy-war-in-the-East.html

For economic revival, Iran needs more than just diplomacy (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/01/18/For-economic-revival-Iran-needs-more-than-just-diplomacy.html

Will Iran choose diplomacy over military fight in Syria? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/12/28/Can-Iran-become-less-militarized-more-diplomatic-on-Syria-.html

Iran cozies up to America as post-deal era begins (Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/09/08/Iran-cozies-up-to-America-as-post-deal-era-begins.html

(Istituto fondamentale - Global) The Taliban’s new leader and his rocky rise to power (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/08/03/The-Taliban-s-new-leader-and-his-rocky-rise-to-power.html

(Istituto fondamentale - Global) Post deal, Iran is facing a new era (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/07/27/Post-deal-Iran-is-facing-a-new-era-.html

(Istituto fondamentale - Global) History has been made, but will Iran turn a page? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/07/15/It-s-now-up-to-Tehran-to-turn-the-page-on-the-past-.html

(Istituto fondamentale - Global) Who has the upper hand in the Iranian nuclear talks? (Camelia Entekhabi-Fard, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2015/07/07/Who-has-the-upper-hand-in-the-Iranian-nuclear-talks-.html