Looking Beyond Iran to the Persian Gulf

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Looking Beyond Iran to the Persian Gulf

Germany and Europe should not focus solely on the Iran nuclear file. Instead, they should develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to regional security that includes securing maritime routes and investing in environmental cooperation.

By Cornelius Adebahr

Published on Sep 8, 2021

German Council on Foreign Relations

About the Author

Cornelius Adebahr

Former Nonresident Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Cornelius Adebahr was a nonresident fellow at Carnegie Europe. His research focuses on foreign and security policy, in particular regarding Iran and the Persian Gulf, on European and transatlantic affairs, and on citizens’ engagement.

Recent Work

Commentary
EU-Iran: Time to Revisit Assumptions and Strategize
- Cornelius Adebahr
Research
Making an Inclusive EU Strategy on Iran a Reality
- Cornelius Adebahr, Barbara Mittelhammer

Foreign Policy Security Nuclear Policy Middle East Europe Iran Western Europe Germany

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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