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Iran
5 Ways Russia’s Ukraine ‘Boomerang’ Could Strike Asia
By Harry Kazianis
Putin has warned that U.S. action over Ukraine would have a boomerang effect. Will the target be Asia?
The Geopolitics of Afghanistan's Future
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
In their third podcast, the U.S. team discusses MH370 and the geopolitics of Afghanistan following NATO's withdrawal.
The Air-Sea Battle Debate Heats Up
By Zachary Keck
Plus, contemporary nuclear strategy and correcting misconceptions on Iran. Weekend links.
Iran Cooperates On Interim Nuclear Deal, Uranium Stockpiles Down
By Ankit Panda
The latest IAEA Director's report confirms that Iran is following up on commitment made in the interim nuclear deal.
Obama Administration is Botching Iran Nuke Talks
By Zachary Keck
By raising the issue of ballistic missiles, the U.S. threatens to undermine the P5+1-Iran negotiations.
Iran Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
The Iranian military successfully tested two new indigenous long-range missiles.
The Dangers of Excluding Iran From Geneva II
By Zachary Keck
By not inviting Iran to the Syria summit, the UN has guaranteed Tehran will have not stake in its outcome.
Iran’s Navy Deploys to Atlantic Ocean
By Zachary Keck
Iran on Tuesday sent two warships to the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
With Oil Deal, Russia Pressures US on Iran
By Zachary Keck
The reported oil-for-goods agreement between Russia and Iran aims to force America’s hand on the nuclear talks.
New Iran Sanctions Would Undermine Coercion
By Mira Rapp-Hooper
New US sanctions would show Iranian leaders that diplomacy cannot end the nuclear standoff.
China’s Dictatorship Diplomacy Implodes
By Zachary Keck
All around the world China's support for authoritarian states is backfiring.
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.