Nader Entessar

Fall of Kabul reminds defeat of US adventure in Saigon

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) –In an interview with MNA, political scientist Prof. Entessar talked of the worst and best scenarios of Talinan's rule over Afghanistan and the possible domestic and regional opportunities and consequences of it.
2021-08-16 00:08
Prof. Entessar told MNA:

Sino-Iran agreement right move to balance foreign policy

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA)-Prof. of political science says Iran-China agreement is the correct move by Iran to finally take a major step to balance its foreign policy by recognizing the ongoing transformations in international relations.
2021-03-27 20:03
Time for E3 to issue vacuous announcements over: Entessar

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Political scientist says resuming 20% enrichment of uranium is Iran's strongest signal to EU and US that the JCPOA cannot survive unless the West decides to start abiding by its obligations in a serious and meaningful way.
2021-01-05 20:53
Intl. figures talk of most significant 2020 developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – While many believe that 2020 has been a year full of important and influential events in many aspects of human life, others consider 2020 the worst year ever that you would never want to revisit it.
2021-01-01 14:31
Prof. Entessar:

IAEA Grossi not in position to demand new agreement with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) –Political scientist says IAEA is under pressure by the US and E3, adding that the IAEA head is not in a position to demand a new nuclear deal with Iran.
2020-12-21 15:52
Prof. Entessar:

Nothing in Trump's DNA that compels him to accept defeat

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Stating that Donald Trump won't be a gracious loser, Political scientist said that there is nothing in Trump's DNA that compels him to accept defeat at any place and at any time.
2020-11-08 09:52
Prof. Entessar:

Risk of US election aftermath violence can't be discounted

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Political scientist says American society is heavily armed and gun sales have skyrocketed in recent weeks, so the possibility of violence in the aftermath of US election can not be discounted.
2020-11-01 23:05
Prof. Entessar:

UAE, Bahrain seeking ties with Tel Aviv to ensure US support

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A renowned university professor and political analyst believes that the rulers of the UAE and Bahrain consider relations with the Israeli regime as a guarantee for the United States’ long-lasting support for their regimes.
2020-09-16 10:59
In an interview with MNA;

Tehran's political, diplomatic move sends clear signal to world: Entessar

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Prof. Entessar says that Tehran's political and diplomatic moves sent a clear and unambiguous signal that maritime piracy is not only a challenge to the international legal order but it also threatens Iran's commercial and political rights as a sovereign nation-state.
2020-05-25 03:55
In couple of interviews with MNA;

Intl. figures talk of most significant world developments during last Iranian year

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) –On the eve of Iranian New Year, Nowruz we reached out to some of the prominent international politicians and figures to share their viewpoints with our readers on the most important developments across the world during the last Iranian year.
2020-03-19 14:50
General Soleimani was a brilliant strategist: Entessar

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, lauded the capabilities and services of General Soleimani.
2020-01-06 14:47
Iran missile program not in violation of JCPOA: prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, highlights that Iran’s missile program doesn’t violate the terms of JCPOA and that European countries seek other aims by their letters and threats.
2019-12-07 10:34
Iran never confuse Bolton's firing with change of course in Trump's foreign policy towards Iran: Entessar

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama says that Bolton's firing was due primarily to personality conflicts in the upper-echelon of Trump's foreign policy team and had very little to do with policy differences toward Iran.
2019-09-17 15:12
Tehran should not have high expectation from Abe’s visit: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Professor of University of South Alabama in US believes that Tehran should not have high expectations from the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Iran.
2019-06-10 10:28
Reducing JCPOA commitments Iran’s appropriate long-overdue decision: Entessar

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Professor of political science describes Iran’s decision to reduce its JCPOA commitments as an appropriate response that clear signals Iran's patience with Europe's nonperformance of its obligations under the JCPOA is wearing thin.
2019-05-11 09:24
US move to bludgeon Iran into submission to US demands may boomerang: Entessar

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) –Following US' recent hostile move against the IRGC Nader Entessar says there is nothing more the US can gain by its most recent decision that it has not already achieved.
2019-04-09 16:29
Transferring nuclear technology to al-Saud is the most destabilizing development: Entessar

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) –Touching upon Trump’s attempt to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, Prof. Entessar says this is the most destabilizing and dangerous development that will embolden Takfiri extremists.
2019-02-24 09:30
SPV does not have requisite mechanism to overcome US opposition: Entessar

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) –Nader Entessar, professor emeritus of political science from university of South Alabama still insists that the SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is a hollow shell and does not have the requisite mechanism to overcome US opposition.
2019-01-23 00:10
Political squabbles among OPEC members have weakened its efficacy: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Touching upon the Qatar’s reasons to withdraw from OPEC, Prof. Entessar said political squabbles among its members have weakened OPEC's efficacy.
2018-12-09 00:40
2018 mid-term elections were referendum on Trumpism: Entessar

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama says that “in many ways, the 2018 mid-term elections were a referendum on Trumpism.”
2018-11-12 14:11
US not to put game-changing pressure on Riyadh: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Referring to weak reaction of Trump to brutal death of Khashoggi, Nader Entessar says US President will not put game-changing pressure on Saudi regime because of its possible political and economic consequences.
2018-10-24 16:38
US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE want to “Syrianize” Iran: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) –Commenting on Ahvaz attack Prof. Entessar says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE’s principal goal is to create chaos in Iran to disintegrate the country.
2018-09-24 18:07
Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations on Caspian Sea: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) –Professor of political science says although the text of the Caspian Sea Treaty signed on August 12, 2018 in Kazakhstan does not define the share of each of the littoral states, Iran has to be very careful in future negotiations.
2018-08-16 14:28
Forming alliance among PGCC member states an illusory idea: Prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Professor of political science says the "Arab world" today is a patchwork of competing countries and forming an enduring alliance among the Arab states of the Persian Gulf is an illusory idea concocted by the US.
2018-07-31 08:35