Iran
After 40 Years, Is Iran’s Revolution Unravelling?
Suzanne Maloney Wed, Feb 13, 2019, 8:41 AM
The prospect of meaningful change in Iran forever lies somewhere between unthinkable and inevitable.
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Foreign Policy Essay
Nuclear Diplomacy with North Korea and Iran: From Transformational to Transactional
Robert Litwak Sun, Jan 27, 2019, 10:00 AM
Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the governments of Iran and North Korea. He should settle for good deals to constrain their nuclear programs.
Iran
The Iranian Revolution and Its Legacy of Terrorism
Daniel Byman Fri, Jan 4, 2019, 9:00 AM
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran has proved one of the most consequential events in the history of modern terrorism.
Foreign Policy Essay
Five Myths about Sponsor-Proxy Relationships
Assaf Moghadam, Michel Wyss Sun, Dec 16, 2018, 10:00 AM
What people get wrong about proxy war.
Sanctions
'You Win Or You Die': Not a Model for a Sanctions Regime
Megan Reiss Thu, Nov 15, 2018, 7:00 AM
The Trump administration’s reference to “Game of Thrones,” a series based on bloody battles for power, is the worst possible metaphor for America’s strategic goals.
Iran
‘Sanctions Are Coming,’ But Trump Has No Achievable End Game for Iran
Suzanne Maloney Wed, Nov 7, 2018, 10:22 AM
The Trump administration ramped up pressure on Iran this week, but what does it want?
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, New Wave of Islamic State Attacks, Calls for Yemen Ceasefire Fail to Halt Fighting in Hodeidah
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 1:30 PM
The Trump administration implements its second round of Iran sanctions, the Pentagon warns of Islamic State reconsolidation, and MBS escalates his war in Yemen.
Middle East Ticker
Saudi Journalist Disappears at Consulate in Turkey, Iraq Forms a New Government, U.S. Withdraws from Treaties after Challenges at International Court
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 9, 2018, 11:06 AM
Police believe journalist and commentator Jamal Khashoggi was killed at Saudi consulate, Iraq’s kingmakers break stalemate to vote on new prime minister and president, and the Trump administration tries to dodge complaints at the International Court of Justice.
Middle East Ticker
Iraqi Kurds Return to Polls after Independence Referendum, Iranian Missiles Target Syria, Turkey Tries to Mend Ties with Germany
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 2, 2018, 10:21 AM
Kurdistan’s divisions run deep in its first election since its failed bid for secession, Iran’s missile strike sends a message to the United States, and last year’s German-Turkish feud colors Erdogan’s visit to Berlin.
Middle East Ticker
Iran Attacked by Separatists, Nuclear Deal Takes Center Stage at United Nations, Israel and Russia Spar over Downed Plane
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 12:42 PM
Iranian leaders respond to a shooting at a military parade, diplomats defend the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action at the UN General Assembly, and Russia is angry with Israel after Syria shot down a Russian plane amid Israeli airstrikes in Syria.