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Iran nuclear program
How Netanyahu Saved the Iran Nuclear Talks
By Maysam Behravesh
Far from being a spoiler, Netanyahu inadvertently facilitated negotiations between the U.S. and Iranian governments.
Netanyahu’s Faulty Case to the U.S. Congress
By Daniel R. DePetris
For the Israeli Prime Minister, compromise isn’t an option.
Why Iran Should Have Missile Capability
By Masoud Rezaei
An argument for keeping Iran’s missile program out of the P5+1-Iran negotiations.
Asia and the 2015 NPT Review Conference
By Francisco Galamas
Can the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference help prevent future crises from escalating?
Pakistan-Iran Border Stress
By Aziz Muhammad Jawad
There are tensions between the two neighbors. There need not be.
How China Complicates the Iranian Nuclear Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese engagement with Tehran strengthens Iran's bargaining position at its talks with the P5+1.
The Nuclear Implications of Iran-Pakistan Tensions
By Maysam Behravesh
Tensions with nuclear-armed Pakistan may influence Iran's calculus regarding its own nuclear program.
Still Looking for Obama’s Rebalance to Asia? Support a Deal with Iran.
By Scott Bates
Negotiations with Iran have many implications for US policy in the Pacific.
Wanted: Karl Lee
By Ian J. Stewart and Daniel B. Salisbury
The US is taking unprecedented steps to track down a ‘principal contributor’ to Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Is Iran Ten Years Away From a Nuclear Bomb?
By Zachary Keck
A former Israeli atomic chief claims Iran would need ten years to develop an operational nuclear weapon.
The Bright Spot in Iran’s Latest Political Repression
By Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC
While nuclear negotiations continue, Tehran tries to crack down on internal dissent.
How Iran’s Upcoming Election Drives Nuclear Diplomacy
By Daniel Berman
Iran’s future hangs on the Assembly of Experts election in 2016. For that reason, so do the P5+1 negotiations.
As China Turns Toward Middle East, China and Israel Seek Closer Ties
By Shannon Tiezzi
Israeli President Shimon Peres is visiting China, the latest sign of growing Chinese-Israeli ties.
Near East and Far East: Not So Distant
By Amitai Etzioni
The U.S. should not treat its Asia commitments as distinct from its role in the Middle East.
The Dangers of Lost U.S. Credibility in the Middle East
By Bobby Woods
Washington must take steps to assuage the concerns of friendly nations in the region.
Looking Ahead to Post-Obama U.S.-Iran Relations
By Robert Mason
The nuclear issue may be defused for now, but multiple factors could continue to undermine relations.
Be Wary of Iran’s 'Sweet Reasonableness'
By Narain D. Batra
Iran’s skillful international PR needs to be rigorously tested.
Iran and P5+1 Agree On Implementing Interim Nuclear Deal
By Ankit Panda
Iran and the P5+1 agreed to begin implementing the interim nuclear deal on January 20, 2014.
Attacking Iran is Still a Fool’s Errand
By Zachary Keck
The arguments for a U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities are as unconvincing as ever.
Twiplomacy and the Iran Nuclear Deal
By Arafat Kabir
Iran’s diplomatic outreach using Twitter has been unprecedented – and successful.
The Iranian Nuclear Question: China’s Perspective
Forget Israel and Iran: China may be the ultimate winner of the recent deal over Iran’s nuclear program
Russia and Iran: A Balancing Act
Moscow seeks to combine pragmatism with maximum leverage, at least until Iran achieves a détente with the West.
The Geopolitics of a US-Iran Détente
Sanctions, centrifuges and personalities aren’t the only forces pushing Iran and the U.S. toward a détente.
America’s Moment of Truth on Iran
The future of America’s standing as a great power depends on the choices it makes in dealing with Iran.