Iran

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is determined to break the impasse over Iran. But does Japan’s government welcome his initiative?

If the West wants to turn the screws on Iran’s regime it must do more to ensure that it isn’t hurting the Iranian people.

Hillary Clinton’s visit to the Middle East was aimed at tackling Iran and Syria. But was she too aggressive?

Barack Obama might do well to take a leaf out of Richard Nixon’s China playbook as he contemplates Iran.

China may not have as much influence over Iran as assumed. There are signs Beijing is keeping its distance.

China may not have as much influence over Iran as assumed. There are signs Beijing is keeping its distance.

Russia is playing a careful balancing game in Central Asia – stirring up worries about the U.S. military presence is just part of the game.

The West needs to persuade Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to give up his nuclear ambitions voluntarily. A military strike won’t do that.

The U.S. says it needs ballistic missile defenses to fend off the threat of Iran. But is it creating more problems?

India has been criticized for not doing enough to pressure Iran. But Delhi has sound economic and domestic reasons for what it’s doing.

India has requested Iran’s cooperation as it seeks those allegedly involved in last month’s Israel bomb attack.

Caught between U.S. pressure and its oil needs, India is involved in a delicate diplomatic dance.