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Focus on Iran

Security starts early

Security cannot be defined solely in military terms, says former German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul. According to her, development policy is an important component of security. She calls for a firm stance against attempts to discredit development cooperation.

By Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul

Iran's central importance for global energy markets and international trade from the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf makes the regime in Tehran a key geostrategic player in the Greater Middle East. In cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG), we analyze current political and economic developments that influence stability and security in the region – and which are essential for companies' investment decisions. You can read further analyses in the CMEG's weekly IRIS letter.