War Powers
When Does the President Think He Can Go to War With Iran?
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:28 AM
And what can Congress do about it?
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Iran
One Year Into Trump’s Iran Strategy: Where Do Things Stand?
Hilary Hurd, Nathaniel Sobel Wed, Jun 5, 2019, 9:00 AM
A review of the “maximum pressure” campaign raises the question: How far is the administration willing to go to make Iran change its behavior?
Iran
The Anatomy of Humanitarian Trade With Iran
Tyler Cullis, Amir Handjani Tue, May 14, 2019, 9:08 AM
The United States has long promised to ensure trade in humanitarian goods for countries under its economic sanctions. Yet the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign against Iran is rendering these legal exemptions unworkable in practice.
Iran
As Trump Moves to Cut Off Iran’s Oil Revenues, What’s His Endgame?
Suzanne Maloney Thu, Apr 25, 2019, 11:38 AM
Maximum pressure, meet minimum patience.
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
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.
Middle East Ticker
Europe Looks for Ways to Protect Businesses from Iran Sanctions
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Aug 28, 2018, 9:06 AM
Germany suggests parallel financial systems to insulate business from U.S. sanctions on Iran, Bolton says feud with Turkey would end “instantly” if pastor released, and King Salman hits the brakes on his son’s ambitious reforms.