If the West wants to turn the screws on Iran’s regime it must do more to ensure that it isn’t hurting the Iranian people.
A trilateral conference this month highlighted the possibilities – and limits – to Turkey’s new Central Asia diplomacy drive.
Civil war in Syria would serve Iran well. Backing the Alawites would allow it to undermine Israel and Saudi Arabia at the same time.
With pressure growing on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step aside, will Iran continue to support his crackdown?
For decades Iran has tried to be an Islamic world leader. With Turkey stealing its thunder, is a clash looming between them?