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How Tehran Is Connecting the Ukraine Invasion to the Iran Deal

Both events also could force Washington to rethink or revive its Middle East partnerships.

· March 22, 2022
commentary
Diwan
A Ticking Time-Bomb?

Disagreement between the United States and Iran over a revived nuclear accord may anchor volatile competition.

· December 14, 2021
commentary
Diwan
What Does It Mean that European States Have Triggered the Dispute Resolution Mechanism in the Nuclear Deal With Iran?

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

· January 23, 2020
commentary
What Europe’s Dispute about Iran’s Nuclear Program Means

The British, French, and German foreign ministers have formally accused Iran of breaking the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a step that could lead to sanctions. Are the Europeans preparing to pull the plug?

· January 15, 2020
commentary
Scratching Erdogan’s Nuclear Itch

Although Turkey is not likely to pursue a nuclear weapons program, it is expanding its nuclear industry by partnering with Russia.

· October 22, 2019
Arms Control Wonk
In the Media
It’s Time to Talk to Iran

It is time to put the hands back on the wheel of diplomacy and steer toward an off-ramp with Iran before it is too late.

· October 14, 2019
New York Times
In the Media
What Trump Really Just Told the Iranians: He’s Out of Ideas.

The messages Trump is sending make negotiations with Tehran less and less likely and increase the chance of another ruinous war of choice in the Middle East.

· June 27, 2019
Politico
In the Media
Why War With Iran Is Bad For Trump — And America

The Trump administration has conveyed no clear or realistic goals that would be served by the use of military force against Iran.

· June 20, 2019
NPR
In the Media
We Led Successful Negotiations With Iran. Trump’s Approach Isn’t Working.

Coercive diplomacy—when both elements of the approach are carefully synchronized—can deliver. On the other hand, coercion without diplomacy can lead to huge blunders.

· May 16, 2019
Atlantic
In the Media
If the U.S. Is Going To War With Iran, Congress Needs the Evidence

The Trump administration’s moves might be just saber-rattling, but they could easily propel the United States toward a military confrontation with Iran.

· May 9, 2019
Politico Magazine