European-American Relations and Iran Policy Under the Biden Administration

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European-American Relations and Iran Policy Under the Biden Administration

A return to transatlantic cooperation on the Iran nuclear deal will require trust, a thorough understanding of the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, and Europe's desire and capacity to drive diplomacy forward.

By Cornelius Adebahr

Published on Feb 13, 2021

Institute for National Security Studies

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

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EU-Iran: Time to Revisit Assumptions and Strategize
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Making an Inclusive EU Strategy on Iran a Reality
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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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