Scott Lucas is professor of international politics at the University of Birmingham.
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Published in: openSecurityIran celebrates historic nuclear deal—all eyes now on supreme leaderA quarter-century on from the 'Islamic' revolution, Iran's beleaguered economy and its reformist leader desperately need a deal to end sanctions. But will the ideologically-driven Khamenei allow it?
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Published in: openSecurityWhy the fight against Islamic State is not the success we're told it isIs John Kerry right to be so gung-ho about military successes against Islamic State? Not really—as the fundamental political challenges in Iraq and Syria remain unaddressed.