Maysam Behravesh

Maysam Behravesh is an Assistant Editor of the journal Asian Politics & Policy (APP) and the Iranian Studies Editor of the international politics website E-International Relations (E-IR). He holds a postgraduate degree in British Studies from the Faculty of World Studies (FWS), University of Tehran, Iran.

Rapprochement under Rouhani: Iran and Britain

The reconciliation with Britain as part of a broader policy of détente has paid off more quickly than expected during the second round of nuclear negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran in Geneva.

By Maysam Behravesh

/ 1 Dec 2013

Downgrading Iranian-British relations: the anatomy of a folly

Caused by the inexperience of British Tories and intransigence of Iranian conservatives, the recent rupture in relations between Tehran and London could have far-reaching implications for both sides - particularly for Iran, ultimately the main victim.

By Maysam Behravesh

/ 19 Jan 2012

The Syrian crisis: what is at stake for regional players?

Competing regional interests suggest that arriving at a coordinated response to restoring order to Syria and preventing instability in the region is highly improbable.

By Maysam Behravesh and Mohammad Reza Kiani

/ 10 Sep 2011