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Publications in IAI Commentaries

ISSN: 2532-6570 (online)

Editor: Leo Goretti
IAI Commentaries are short, thought-provoking opinion pieces tackling a variety of current issues in global affairs, spanning all geographical regions. Expressions of interest are welcome at any time by contacting the series editor with a brief abstract and title of no more than 200 words. IAI Commentaries are published on a rolling basis throughout the year. The maximum word limit is 1,500 words. British spelling is used throughout. Please consult the editorial guidelines for more information.
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Netanyahu’s Long Game to Reorder the Middle East

Netanyahu’s Long Game to Reorder the Middle East
Akram Zaoui
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|17

Europe Wanted to Quit Russian Energy, Iran’s War Just Complicated That

Europe Wanted to Quit Russian Energy, Iran’s War Just Complicated That
Pietro Rinaldi
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|16

The Heavy Price of the Iran War on the Energy Markets – and Beyond

The Heavy Price of the Iran War on the Energy Markets – and Beyond
Rafael Ramírez
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|15

The Khamenei Succession: Hereditary Power and Democracy in Iran

The Khamenei Succession: Hereditary Power and Democracy in Iran
Zeynab Malakouti
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|14

“No to War” Again? Spanish Foreign Policy vis-à-vis the Iran War

“No to War” Again? Spanish Foreign Policy vis-à-vis the Iran War
Diego Caballero-Vélez
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|13

Washington’s and Tehran’s Gambles Plunge the Middle East into Crisis

Washington’s and Tehran’s Gambles Plunge the Middle East into Crisis
Clemens Chay
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|12

The Long, Dark Shadow of the War on Iran

The Long, Dark Shadow of the War on Iran
Riccardo Alcaro
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|11

Europe’s Migration Governance Dilemma

Europe’s Migration Governance Dilemma
Elena Potitò
Rome, IAI, February 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|10

The Mattei Plan after the Addis Ababa Italy-Africa Summit

The Mattei Plan after the Addis Ababa Italy-Africa Summit
Filippo Simonelli
Rome, IAI, February 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|09

Conflict and Displacement in Africa: Advancing Durable and Sustainable Solutions through the Mattei Plan?

Conflict and Displacement in Africa: Advancing Durable and Sustainable Solutions through the Mattei Plan?
Darlington Tshuma
Rome, IAI, February 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|08

State Centrality and Minorities in Syria: Negotiate, not Weaponise, Difference

State Centrality and Minorities in Syria: Negotiate, not Weaponise, Difference
Amjed Rasheed
Rome, IAI, February 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|07

The Unpalatable Choice on Iran

The Unpalatable Choice on Iran
Riccardo Alcaro
Rome, IAI, February 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|06