A new Iranian approach to regional security and prosperity, by M. Javad Zarif
Iran’s vice-president on how his country can make the region more secure and prosperous
As a student of international relations with decades at the forefront of global diplomacy, I write this not as a representative of the Iranian Government but solely in my personal capacity. My experiences have taught me that achieving stability in West Asia, particularly the Persian Gulf region, requires more than mere crisis management. It demands bold, visionary initiatives. I propose the establishment of a Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association (MWADA) as the mechanism to achieve this transformation.
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