Vali Nasr
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19615.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Vali Nasr is an Iranian-American political scientist and author known for his expertise in Middle Eastern politics and U.S. foreign policy. He has served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University and has advised various governmental bodies on issues relating to the Islamic world. Nasr's insights often focus on the complexities of sectarian conflicts, particularly in Iraq and Syria, and the interplay between regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia. His recent commentary highlights the evolving dynamics of the Middle East in light of renewed conflict, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various regional conflicts and the challenges of achieving lasting peace.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Vali Nasr, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discussed the miscalculations of U.S. officials regarding the conflict's duration.
ABD'nin hesap hatası pahalıya patladı: İran'ın Rus taktiği ABD savunmasını nasıl aştı
Turkey· 2026-08-12
The current leadership in Tehran is far more risk-taking, according to Vali Nasr, author of 'Iran’s Grand Strategy.'
Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the USUnited States· 2026-08-11
Vali Nasr stated that the ongoing threats and negotiations have destabilized the Middle East.
Γιατί ο Τραμπ επιστρέφει στη διπλωματία – Το παρασκήνιο της απόφασης
Greece· 2026-08-03
Vali Nasr wrote about Iran's strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Why are Iran and the U.S. trading blows again?
Canada· 2026-07-23
Iran analyst Vali Nasr writes about Iran's strategy regarding American pressure.
Emma Bouvin om dödläget i Iran som kan orsaka storkrig
Sweden· 2026-07-20
Iran analyst Vali Nasr wrote in the Financial Times about the Iranian regime's beliefs regarding US pressure.
The renewed US-Iran conflict is escalating and threatening to spin out of controlUnited States· 2026-07-20
Vali Nasr argued that the MoU’s collapse was a consequence of US and Iranian miscalculation.
Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming an already unpopular war with Iran? | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-07-18
Professor Vali Nasr emphasizes that none of the moves by the U.S. represented a serious violation of the agreement.
Jutarnji list - Teheran ne odustaje od svog glavnog aduta, strategija je osmišljena još prije 15 godina: 'Ajatolah je sve predvidio'
Croatia· 2026-07-17
Vali Nasr described the current phase of the war as a battle of negotiating power.
Τα στρατηγικά ναυάγια του Τραμπ και η νέα επικίνδυνη φάση του πολέμουGreece· 2026-07-14
Vali Nasr is an analyst and professor who discussed the implications of the memorandum.
Divisões sobre cessar-fogo aumentam no Irã enquanto disputa sobre cláusula alimenta ciclo de ataques com EUA
Brazil· 2026-07-10
Vali Nasr commented on the escalation in violence and its implications for the memorandum.
How collapse of the memorandum of understanding is leading to a cycle of escalation with no ceasefire in sight
Australia· 2026-07-09
Vali Nasr warned that the current escalation could easily lead to an end of the memorandum of understanding.
Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-08
Vali Nasr, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, commented on the comprehensive nature of the current war.
İran'da yeni rejim: Satranç tahtası yeniden şekilleniyorTurkey· 2026-07-05
Vali Nasr is a professor at Johns Hopkins University who comments on the changes in Iran's leadership.
Iran nach dem Abkommen: Hardliner stärken ihre Macht
Switzerland· 2026-06-21
Vali Nasr summarized the outcome of the Iran conflict as a failure to recognize the resilience of the Persian state.
Al final, Irán no era como Venezuela
Argentina· 2026-06-21
Nasr noted that the deal has created a significant divergence between US and Israeli positions.
What was it all for? The winners and losers of Trump’s deal with IranAustralia· 2026-06-19
According to Vali Nasr, author of 'Iran’s Grand Strategy,' the supreme leader and those around him will first have to look inward to a hardline faction known as the Jebhe-ye Paydari.
Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lapUnited States· 2026-06-19
Nasr warned that Israel's campaign against Beirut could have grave implications.
Donald Trump has laid out a ‘dim sum menu’ of reasons for attacking. There’s one key thing missingAustralia· 2026-03-06
Nasr discusses the decentralized nature of power in Iran under Khamenei's leadership.
טראמפ רוצה "מודל ונצואלה" באיראן, אבל בטהרן אין דלסי רודריגז
Israel· 2026-03-06
Vali Nasr is an expert discussing the future of Iran nuclear program talks.
Who are the Kurds: autonomy, alliances, and IranUnited States· 2026-03-06
Vali Nasr is a member of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies who commented on Iran's strategy against the US and Israel.
Chiến lược của Iran đối phó sức ép từ Mỹ - Israel
Vietnam· 2026-03-05
Vali Nasr stated that the Iranian regime will not automatically collapse despite the death of its leader.
Apakah Iran Akan Bernasib seperti Venezuela?
Indonesia· 2026-03-05
Vali Nasr commented on the military situation Iran is facing and the strategy to test their will.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s reclusive hard-liner is expected to replace his father as supreme leaderCanada· 2026-03-04
Vali Nasr is an expert on Iran and Shia Islam who commented on the political implications of Mojtaba Xomanaiy's potential selection.
Ali Xomanaiyning o‘g‘li Eron oliy rahbari lavozimiga asosiy da’vogarga aylandi — NYT – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-03-04
Vali Nasr is a scholar who comments on Iran's military strategy in the article.
Tehran aims to survive by escalating war, targeting global economyAustralia· 2026-03-04
Vali Nasr is a former American government advisor who commented on the potential diplomatic outcomes of the conflict.
Iran greift Golfstaaten an: Energie, Handel und Verkehr lahmgelegt
Luxembourg· 2026-03-02
Vali Nasr is an expert on Iran who discussed the potential outcomes of the current conflict.
Regime do Irã pode sobreviver, mas o Oriente Médio será transformadoBrazil· 2026-03-02
Vali Nasr is an Iran expert at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
This war is likely to have strategic consequences comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union
New Zealand· 2026-03-02
'We're entering a period of unknown': Expert on the future of Iran nuclear program talks.
Tanker ‘Skylight’ struck as Strait of Hormuz shipping threat intensifies amid fresh regional strikesUnited States· 2026-03-02
Vali Nasr is an expert on Iran at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Το καθεστώς του Ιράν ίσως επιβιώσει, αλλά η Μέση Ανατολή δεν θα είναι πια η ίδιαGreece· 2026-03-01
