US addiction to sanctions will eventually spell its downfall as a growing number of targeted countries are bound to rewrite the West-dominated global financial system, a Washington-based academic journal warns.

The latest issue of the quarterly journal ‘Diplomat’ published by the Iranian foreign ministry’s Center for Public Diplomacy touches on Iran’s economic diplomacy and regional outreach with focus on Iran’s relations with Pakistan

The first ministerial-level visit from India to Syria after a hiatus of seven years indicates that New Delhi is trying to re-engage with Damascus in the wake of Syria's return to the Arab and regional fold, says an Indian political and military analyst.

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has called the consolidation of relations with regional countries as one of the priorities of Iran's foreign policy.

This episode looks at what lies ahead for Turkey as it is facing many challenges and which direction Erdogan will turn, to the East or West, for its foreign policy priority.

Turkish journalist Tunc Akkoc has said that no major foreign policy changes will take place following Sunday's presidential election in Turkey. 

Iran's foreign minister reiterates the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, insisting that Tehran does not recognize the ruling faction in Kabul.