Diba Mirzaei

How do people in Germany view the Iran War? A representative survey of 2,492 respondents reveals widespread scepticism regarding its legitimacy, strong concern over its economic fallout, and clear support for restraint, diplomacy, and international law.

Despite decades of rivalry, Iran and Saudi Arabia have undertaken a cautious rapprochement since 2023. In the face of new protests in Iran and shifting regional dynamics, Riyadh prioritizes stability and opposes any regime change that could further destabilize the Middle East.

Europe plays a limited role in Gulf investments and the geopolitical considerations behind them. International mediation is urgently required in Gaza and Sudan. Lebanon and Syria are threatened by fragmentation. We present ten things set to inform events in the Middle East and North Africa in 2026.

On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a 12-day war against Iran, two days before the sixth round of US–Iran nuclear talks were due to begin in Oman. Analysis is provided of how the war has transformed Iranian politics domestically, regionally, and internationally.

Gilt das Völkerrecht überhaupt noch oder erleben wir längst das Ende der regelbasierten Weltordnung, in der nur noch das Recht des Stärkeren gilt? Darüber spricht MONITOR-Leiter Georg Restle mit dem Völkerrechtler Prof. Kai Ambos von der Universität Göttingen und der Nahostexpertin Dr. Diba Mirzaei vom GIGA.

Über die wirtschaftlichen Folgen des Nahostkonflikts, das Ultimatum Donald Trumps an die iranische Regierung und die Folgen möglicher massiver US-Angriffe auf die iranische Infrastruktur.