Mission

In the world of intelligence and geopolitical analysis, it would be difficult to find an experienced analyst who genuinely disagrees with the idea that between Western nations and Iran, there is not only substantial disparities in terms of political, economic, and military power, but also in the realm of intelligence. In other words: we possess far greater insight into Iran and its governing structure than they do into ours — or at least that’s what we believe is the case.

But perhaps the more urgent question is whether that informational advantage has truly led us to a deeper understanding of Iran or the Middle East — or whether it has instead created a false sense of confidence, shaped over years by biased analysis and further distorted by mainstream media.

The West, for all its resources and institutional depth, continues to interpret Iran — and Iranians, through the lens of its own cognitive and cultural defaults. In psychological terms: when lacking a genuine mental framework for understanding unfamiliar societies, the human mind tends to fall back on what it already knows. This reflex can yield skewed, sometimes misleading, conclusions.

These kinds of perceptual biases — quiet, but deeply ingrained, are evident today in policymaking, academic research, and mainstream media. The minor misreadings that have and will slip through without correction begin to accumulate, gradually warping our grasp of reality. What emerges are mental models that seem coherent on the surface, yet are built on quite possibly, wrong foundations.

If we are serious about moving toward lasting resolutions in Iran and the Middle East, then viewing the region through an authentic lens is not optional, it is essential. Understanding this part of the world requires more than just information gathering or technical analysis; it demands a shift in perspective. One that acknowledges regional logic, historical memory, and, most importantly, the weight of lived experience, conveyed free from ideological distortion or political agenda. Without that shift, we risk repeating old errors under new names.

My aim here is not to offer an absolute truth — nor to suggest that nothing written on these pages could be challenged, disproved, or refined. Rather, the mission is to provide guidance to the curious observer or the serious professional seeking to look through a clearer, unclouded lens. To help take a step or two back, pause for a moment, and begin to look at things differently. And in that process, I’ll be your guide along the way.