Dismantling the ‘sanctions wall’ myth
During the Trump era, Iran hawks employed a semantics game to prevent any future administration from reentering the nuclear deal.
During the Trump era, Iran hawks employed a semantics game to prevent any future administration from reentering the nuclear deal.
The Netanyahu government is moving ahead unimpeded with the Trump ‘peace’ plan.
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE want a seat at the table but their participation will only muddy the waters.
Europe blames both Tehran and Washington for the tension regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
US will no longer support ‘offensive’ operations, but that won’t be enough to end the war.
An ongoing spat between Iran and South Korea is a direct result of Trump’s failed ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.
A simple goodwill gesture would likely get the ball rolling.
While well-intended, CVE programs don’t work and make it harder to fight terrorism.
A recent online survey of Iranian attitudes towards religion has revealed a stunning rejection of state-imposed adherence to conservative religious mores.
The Middle East is experiencing a period of readjustment that will create both challenges and opportunities for the Biden administration.
Hundreds of experts have signed a letter supporting Rob Malley after Iran deal opponents try to torpedo his appointment.
With Biden determined to reenter the JCPOA, Israeli leaders are reportedly considering unilateral military action.
To counter their efforts, Biden needs to hear from proponents of the JCPOA who want to stay on course for re-entry.
Why lifting sanctions is a controversial, but realistic, approach after nine years of failure.
China’s primary focus is on the Asia–Pacific, but its leaders are nonetheless realizing that remaining aloof in the Middle East may not be sustainable.
Biden’s Secretary of State pick inherits a lot of trouble, but we want to make sure he has the right solutions.
Trump officials are doing all they can to prevent the incoming Biden team’s diplomacy with Iran — or worse.
Trump’s recent sanctions on Turkey highlight a tumultuous relationship throughout the past four years.
New clues indicate the worst, and if true then it’s folly, and an obvious attempt to obstruct the incoming White House.
The region’s actors have their own agendas that will not conform to those of the new Biden Administration.
The Minnesota Democrat slams ‘maximum pressure’ and reflects on her own experience seeking refuge in the United States.