Iran Deal
Trump’s New National Security Team Likely Spells Disaster for the Iran Nuclear Deal
Suzanne Maloney Thu, Apr 5, 2018, 7:00 AM
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos.
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump and John Bolton: A Volatile Mix
David Kris, Nate Jones Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 11:00 AM
President Trump and his incoming national security adviser, John Bolton, make for an interesting and volatile mix of ideology, temperament, and ability. Unlike some Lawfare contributors, we don’t know Bolton, but we have reviewed many of his public writings and statements. Based in part on our own experience in government, including at the National Security Council, here is how we think about his upcoming tenure and the issues likely to arise after he takes office.
International Criminal Court (ICC)
The International Criminal Court and the Trump Administration
John Bellinger Tue, Mar 27, 2018, 6:42 PM
In a post earlier this week, David Bosco speculated how John Bolton’s appointment as national security adviser might affect the Trump administration’s reaction if the International Criminal Court opens an investigation into possible U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan and other countries.
Middle East Ticker
What Comes After the Iran Deal?
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Mar 27, 2018, 10:00 AM
The Last Days of the Iran Deal?
Politics & National Security
The John Bolton I Knew
Matthew Waxman Fri, Mar 23, 2018, 7:59 AM
Most of the commentary about John Bolton's appointment as national security adviser has focused on his extreme policy views, especially with regard to military strikes against North Korea and Iran. I want instead to offer here a few firsthand thoughts about his formidable skills—which are what make him so dangerous. The Trump White House is something of a clown show, but Bolton is no clown.
Middle East Ticker
Iran Still Complying with Nuclear Deal, Rebel Coalition in Yemen Bends but Doesn’t Break, U.S. and Hezbollah Fight over Islamic State in Syria
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 5, 2017, 9:30 AM
IAEA Verifies Iran’s Compliance with Nuclear Deal