🎙️ Beyond Narrative | VideoCast In this episode, Dr. Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi, Professor of International Relations at Allameh Tabataba’i University, discusses the transformation of the global order, shifting patterns of power, the future of regional security in West Asia, and the prospects for Iran–US relations. He explores the profound structural transition underway in the international system, the emergence of a complex and multidimensional order, and Iran’s position in the evolving global and regional landscape. #BeyondNarrative #IPIS #InternationalRelations Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 00:13 — The Changing Global Order 09:31 — Multipolarity or a Complex International System? 13:38 — Strategic Choices of Middle Powers 22:07 — Is the United States in Decline? 28:07 — The Decline of American Power 34:05 — Can West Asia Build Its Own Security Order? 41:05 — Iran–US Relations: Conflict of Interests or Identity? 48:49 — Iran in 10 Years: Strategic Threats and Strategic Opportunities

🎙️ Beyond Narrative | VideoCast From the analytical VideoCast series of the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), this episode features Jalal Dehghani Firoozabadi, Professor of International Relations. The discussion examines #Iran’s position in the international system, the relationship between military power and the ability to impose demands, and the concept of “selective revisionism” in Iran’s foreign policy. Dehghani Firoozabadi also highlights the importance of maintaining Iran’s position and effective role in the dynamics and processes of the #InternationalSystem, identifying it as one of the key challenges facing Iran. 📺 The full episode will be released today at 18:00 on the IPIS YouTube channel. piped.video/@ipistalk?si=Gkx…

🎙️✨ Policy Pulse | BRICS: From Human Capital to Energy Security and the Global Order 🌍⚡ When we talk about #BRICS, the conversation often turns to multipolarity, trade, energy, sanctions, and the changing global order. But at the 18th BRICS Academic Forum in Lucknow, India, another important question came into focus: What happens to a country’s future when its children grow up amid war, sanctions, and crisis? In this episode of #PolicyPulse, we explore key discussions from the 18th BRICS Academic Forum and the participation of the Institute for Political and International Studies (#IPIS). 🌱 From human capital and the future of children—including healthcare, education, and future skills—to the impact of war and prolonged crises on future generations; ⚡ From Iran’s position in energy security and regional connectivity to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for trade and global energy markets. The forum also examined BRICS’ potential role in shaping a more multipolar global order, the impact of unilateral sanctions, and the role of emerging countries in international decision-making. 🌐🤝 The episode also looks at the participation of IPIS researchers in BRICS academic initiatives and the Institute’s activities within the BRICS Think Tank Council. 📚 From children and human capital to energy, the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and the future of the international system, this episode offers a closer look at some of the key issues shaping academic and think-tank discussions within #BRICS. 🎥 Watch the full video piped.video/1k6cbeHY1Ok?is=81vg…

🌊 Policy Pulse | Iran and the Persian Gulf To understand Iran’s history and foreign policy, look south — to the Persian Gulf. For more than 3,000 years, the Gulf has been a trade route, security frontier, and strategic gateway connecting Iran to the wider world. Empires changed. Dynasties disappeared. Foreign powers came and went. But the geography remained. What does the Persian Gulf mean for Iran today? And how does its history help explain Iran’s approach to regional security? 🎙️ Watch the latest episode of Policy Pulse. piped.video/uOGZfxyABF4?feature… #PolicyPulse #Iran #PersianGulf #StraitOfHormuz #ForeignPolicy

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative Oliver McTernan in Conversation with IPIS The full interview with Oliver McTernan, Founder of Forward Thinking and a leading voice on peacebuilding and conflict resolution, is now available on the IPIS YouTube channel. ⏱️ Timestamps: 6:34 — Iran War Destabilized the Region 10:33 — Interests Over Principles 15:19 — Europe Has Lost Its Conscience 32:40 — From Helsinki to Regional Dialogue 41:42 — A Return to Principles 🎥 Watch the full interview: piped.video/watch?v=Gge7zGnm…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative Full interview with Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking, in conversation with the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS). 🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube: piped.video/Gge7zGnm0_4?is=Sa5h… #IPIS #BeyondNarrative #OliverMcTernan

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking, in a conversation with the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS): “We are no longer operating under the power of the law. It’s the law of power.” McTernan discusses the erosion of #InternationalOrder and international rules, the impact of the #USIsraeliAggression against Iran, the growing role of interests in Western foreign policy, and Europe’s response to the situation in #Gaza. 🎥 The full interview is coming soon to the #IPIS YouTube channel. piped.video/@ipistalk?si=Px1…

US-Israeli failed war of aggression against Iran has been not just a monumental blunder but biggest turning point in Middle East since the Anglo-Israeli-French fiasco of Suez in 1956! Reshaped Region is now emerging whose Destiny will be determined by regional countries!

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “The day of a unipolar world is over. It is a multipolar world that requires a multilateral approach.” He highlights #Pakistan, #Iran, #Türkiye, #Indonesia, and #SaudiArabia as major Muslim middle powers, with potential roles in regional security, defense, economic connectivity, and diplomacy. Watch the full conversation: piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “President Trump is presiding over the liquidation of the American empire, brick by brick.” He points to changing relations with #NATO and #Canada, and argues that European leaders are increasingly looking toward #China as the global balance of power shifts. Watch the full conversation. piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “You cannot outsource your security.” He argues that regional countries should take greater responsibility for shaping their own #RegionalSecurity and determining the future of their region, rather than relying on external powers. “The region should decide its destiny.” Watch the full conversation. piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “Who will win the American presidential elections? The answer was: Khomeini hasn’t decided yet.” Drawing a parallel with the 1980 #US presidential election, he discusses the historical and ongoing impact of #Iran on American politics. He also refers to the upcoming US midterm elections on November 3, 2026. Watch the full conversation. piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “Don’t go into this war. This war will be unwinnable and destabilizing for the region.” He discusses #Iran’s security, the risk of a wider regional conflict, and concerns over #Zionist expansionism and its implications for regional stability. Watch the full conversation. piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In conversation with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed of #Pakistan: “The biggest failure in #American foreign policy in decades.” Discussing the #US and #Israeli aggression against #Iran, he describes it as a “monumental blunder,” comparing it to the 1956 Suez War. Watch the full conversation. piped.video/201MGAQHpHo?is=uUDM…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative ⁉️ Mushahid Hussain Syed in Conversation with IPIS 🔹 Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani Senator and political figure, describes the US and Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran as an illegal, unwarranted act and a “monumental blunder.” 🔹 He also identifies Zionism and the idea of “Greater Israel” as the biggest threat to the Muslim world and warns of claims that maps for a “Greater Israel” already exist. 🔹 He calls for the full implementation of the Islamabad MoU, in letter and spirit, and says Pakistan should not be influenced by Netanyahu, arguing that the problem with US foreign policy is that it puts “Israel first.” 🌏 Pointing to the dawn of the Asian Century and what he describes as the decline of the West, Syed says the era of a unipolar world and a sole superpower is over, and that the world is moving toward a multipolar order based on equality, justice, and fairness. 🔻 He describes the Islamic Republic of Iran as a powerful entity that has withstood aggression, including from two nuclear powers, and highlights Iran’s role in the emerging global order. 🔹 In his view, the era of the Western-led order is over, while a new world order spearheaded by China is emerging across the region and the Global South, with Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia forming part of this transformation. 📌 “Welcome to the new world order. Pakistan and Iran will drive the Asian Century that Iqbal predicted 90 years ago.” 📺 The full interview with Mushahid Hussain Syed will be available within the next few minutes on the IPIS YouTube piped.video/@ipistalk?si=G7p…

📢 Introducing two new content series from IPIS 🔹 IPIS Briefing brings concise updates on key events, meetings, expert views, and institutional activities in #ForeignPolicy and #InternationalRelations. 🔹 Policy Pulse takes a deeper look at major strategic, historical, and regional issues, connecting today’s debates to the broader context shaping them. Together, #IPISBriefing and #PolicyPulse aim to make policy discussions more accessible, focused, and engaging — while bringing #IPIS research, perspectives, and expertise to a wider audience. Follow us for regular analysis and updates on #Diplomacy, regional affairs, international relations, and the issues shaping today’s world.

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In a conversation with the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Jeffrey Sachs said: “The practical way to end this war is that the United States goes home, period.” Sachs expressed skepticism about a formal agreement with Iran, arguing that Washington would see any deal acknowledging limits to U.S. power as unacceptable. His proposed way forward? “Go home, declare victory, say whatever you want, but stop.” 📺Watch the full interview on YouTube 👇 piped.video/watch?v=H0vwKp…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In a conversation with the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Jeffrey Sachs said: “China’s rise is the most important geopolitical event of modern times.” He argued that China’s rise has demonstrated that the U.S. is no longer the world’s sole superpower. As China, Russia, Iran and other countries reject U.S. hegemony, the world is moving toward a multipolar order. 📺Watch the full interview on YouTube 👇 piped.video/watch?v=H0vwKp…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative In a conversation with IPIS, Jeffrey Sachs said that the U.S. objective is “hegemony in the world, including hegemony in the Middle East.” He argued that Iran’s 1979 Revolution restored the country’s sovereignty and took it out of the U.S. sphere of influencesomething he sees as unacceptable from the perspective of a hegemonic power. According to Sachs, the current war can also be viewed as an attempt to bring Iran back under U.S. dominance. 📺Watch the full interview on YouTube 👇 piped.video/watch?v=H0vwKp…

🎙️ IPIS VideoCast | Beyond Narrative Jeffrey Sachs in conversation with IPIS “In my view, there is a practical way to end the war: the United States should come home.” In the inaugural episode of the new IPIS VideoCast series, Jeffrey Sachs, economist and Professor at Columbia University, discusses shifting geopolitical dynamics, U.S. foreign policy, and the future of the international order. 🌍 🔻 This is only a glimpse of the conversation. 📺 The full conversation with Jeffrey Sachs premieres tonight at midnight on the IPIS YouTube channel. piped.video/@ipistalk?si=G7p… Beyond Narrative | IPIS VideoCast