Amir Taheri

Amir Taheri is an Iranian-born journalist, author and political commentator. Former editor of Kayhan, Iran's largest daily, he has written extensively on Middle East affairs, Islamism and international politics for major publications worldwide.

22 articles

Features

Iran, Turkey and Russia Seek a New Triangle for the Region

A high-level Turkish military-diplomatic delegation is expected to visit Tehran soon to “put final touches” to a strategic accord between Ankara and Tehran to help stabilize the Middle East, Iran’s Chief of Staff General Muhamad Hussein Baqeri revealed on Monday. Speaking at the end of a visit to th

Opinion

Kissinger’s Analysis of Mideast is Full of Loopholes

Whatever one might think of Henry Kissinger’s view of the world, not to mention his contribution to international debate during the past six decades, one thing is certain: He has his own matrix for measuring right and wrong in policy terms. That matrix is balance of power, a European concept develop