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The status of the Iran nuclear talks is crucial for the further development of the region.
Source: Russia Direct
Alexey Khlebnikov, the senior editor of Russia Direct, moderated a webcast to discuss the outcomes of the Iranian nuclear talks, which were scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, March 31.
Carnegie’s Mario Abou Zeid and Petr Topychkanov, CIS Institute’s Vladimir Evseev, and MGIMO’s Chair of Middle Eastern Studies’ Nikolay Surkov discussed changes that have occurred in the Middle East in recent weeks, including Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen against Houthi Shia rebels and the Arab League’s decision to form an Arab joint military force. The status of the Iran nuclear talks is crucial for the further development of the region. As major world powers, including France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the U.S., are involved in the talks and pursue their own interests it makes the issue even more complicated and urgent.
Participants
What questions will we answer during the webcast?
This interview was originally published by Russia Direct and broadcast on the Russia Direct Google+ Channel.
Former Research Analyst, Middle East Center
Abou Zeid was a research analyst at the Carnegie Middle East Center, where his work focuses on political developments in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
Former Fellow, Nonproliferation Program, Moscow Center
Topychkanov was a fellow in the Carnegie Moscow Center’s Nonproliferation Program.
Vladimir Evseev
Nikolay Surkov
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