Iran
Three Key Insights for U.S. Policy in Light of Recent Escalation with Iran
Mara Karlin Mon, Feb 3, 2020, 8:00 AM
The United States could start by clarifying its objectives.
Latest in Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Foreign Policy Essay
If the U.S. Rejoins the JCPOA, Iran’s Power Will Not Be Unshackled
Thomas Juneau Sun, May 5, 2019, 10:00 AM
Editor’s Note: Critics of the Trump administration worry that its decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal will haunt successor administrations. Iran, they fear, will emerge stronger and even more aggressive. Thomas Juneau of the University of Ottawa, however, argues that the constraints on Iran are profound and structural and that Iran would remain weak if the deal were renegotiated.
Daniel Byman
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Trade and Security
INSTEX: A Blow to U.S. Sanctions?
Stephanie Zable Wed, Mar 6, 2019, 8:00 AM
In January 2019, France, Germany, and Britain announced the creation of a new payment-processing system designed to keep alive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran deal.
Iran
‘Sanctions Are Coming,’ But Trump Has No Achievable End Game for Iran
Suzanne Maloney Wed, Nov 7, 2018, 10:22 AM
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos.
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
U.S. Hits Iran with Second Wave of Sanctions
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
Iran Responds to Attack on Military Parade
Middle East Ticker
A DMZ Deal for Idlib, U.S. Tones Down Plans for Confrontation with Iran at the United Nations, Saudi-Emirati Offensive in Yemen Resumes
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 11:47 AM
Russia and Turkey Reach Agreement to Establish Demilitarized Zone in Idlib
Middle East Ticker
Trump’s Plan B for Iran: All Sanctions, No Friends
J. Dana Stuster Tue, May 22, 2018, 11:50 AM
Trump Administration Proposes an Unworkable Strategy for Iran
Iran Deal
What Trump’s JCPOA Withdrawal Means for India
Tanvi Madan Thu, May 17, 2018, 8:00 AM
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos.
Middle East Ticker
Trump’s New Iran Policy, Three Days In
J. Dana Stuster Fri, May 11, 2018, 4:22 PM
President Trump finally announced on Tuesday that the United States would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the multilateral agreement constraining Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.