The Shark from Rafsanjan
The death of Iran's former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani continues to affect the country's political scene.
Tag: U.S.-Iran relations
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.