A Win-Win for Iran and the Region
Iran’s role in the “end-state diplomatic model” of conflict resolution and crisis management in the Middle East
Tag: U.S.-Iran relations
Saved by Europe or Killed by Trump?
A commentary on whether Europe will be able to salvage the Iranian Nuclear Pact or if the Trump Administration can unilaterally scrap the JCPOA.
Trump’s Dangerous Gamble
The consequences of Trump’s short-sighted decision on the Iran Nuclear Pact and an analysis of the JCPOA’s pros and cons.
A Wiser U.S. Policy for Iran?
As U.S.-Iranian tensions rise, the Trump administration should adopt a political-military strategy that will counter the causes and effects of Iranian aggression.
Trump’s Short-Sighted Iran Strategy
President Trump’s aggressive stance against the Iranian Revolutionary Guards could further jeopardize regional stability and the Iran nuclear deal.
The Shark from Rafsanjan
The death of Iran’s former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani continues to affect the country’s political scene.
Picking Up the Middle East Pieces
Donald Trump’s tough talk of defeating Islamic terrorists, ripping up the Iran nuclear deal, and barring Muslims from entering the U.S. suggests a sharp pivot in Middle East policy, but could be surprising continuity with Barack Obama’s approach to the region.
Saudi-Iran Conflict Is Not America’s Fault
Souring relations between Tehran and Riyadh, never cozy, threaten American efforts at diplomacy.
Iran’s Not-So-Radical Endgame in Syria
For the first time, America has recognized Iran’s place at the negotiating table in resolving Syria’s civil war. Diplomacy between the two sides hinges on understanding what drives Iranian policy.
U.S. and Iran: Overcoming a Hard Legacy
With the announcement of a nuclear deal in Vienna, a three-decade freeze in relations between the U.S. and Iran is beginning to break. A former American diplomat with a deep knowledge of Iran explains the way forward.
The Iran Nuclear Deal
Eight experts on what the nuclear deal means for Iran, the United States, the Middle East, and the world.