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White House Should Seek Congressional Endorsement for Any Iran Deal

As the negotiations with Iran enter a critical stage, Washington needs to develop bipartisan consensus about the parameters of an acceptable agreement.

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Eric Edelman
Dennis Ross
Ray Takeyh

Articles & Testimony

America Should Not Soften Its Nuclear Demands of Iran

As the next round of talks unfolds, U.S. officials should remember that a weak agreement could prove to be a strategic setback in the guise of a tactical success.

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Michael Singh

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Assessing U.S. Policy across the Middle East

A panel of senior U.S. and foreign policy practitioners shared insights into the status and course of American policy in the Middle East.

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Elliott Abrams
Tim Kaine
Jean-David Levitte
James Steinberg

United Nations headquarters building in New York - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Obama Correct -- and Canny -- to Refuse a Visa to Iranian Envoy

If the nuclear talks cannot survive this unrelated incident, then the P5+1 must reexamine its narrow approach to the negotiations.

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Michael Singh

Brief Analysis

Iran Seeks to Untangle UN Sanctions

The Islamic Republic has added to its nuclear negotiating team a law professor who has extensive experience making Iran's case in international disputes.

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Steven Ditto

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Tightening the Reins

How Khamenei Makes Decisions

This new study by Mehdi Khalaji focuses on explaining the decisionmaking process within Iran's highest political echelon.

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Mehdi Khalaji

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What Iran's Chemical Past Tells Us About Its Nuclear Future

Michael Eisenstadt examines the parallels between the development of Iran's chemical warfare program during the war with Iraq and its nuclear program today.

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Michael Eisenstadt

Brief Analysis

What If the Ukraine Crisis Affects the Iran File?

Given Moscow's potential ability to undermine Iran diplomacy, Washington has yet another compelling reason to reestablish faith in -- and fear of -- America's willingness to use military strength.

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James Jeffrey

Brief Analysis

Nuclear Kingdom: Saudi Arabia's Atomic Ambitions

Although Iran's nuclear potential will likely dominate talks between President Obama and King Abdullah on March 29, Riyadh's own nuclear plans should also be part of the discussion.

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Olli Heinonen
Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Iranian Suspicions About the IAEA

Iranian elites continue to express skepticism about the International Atomic Energy Agency's verification measures, nuclear safeguards agreements, and impartiality, with some even accusing it of collusion with foreign intelligence agencies.

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Steven Ditto

Articles & Testimony

The Case for Zero Enrichment in Iran

At a time when sanctions are having a significant impact on the Iranian economy, the P5+1 should allow the pressure to work to full effect instead of yielding on nuclear activities that threaten vital U.S. interests.

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Michael Singh

Brief Analysis

Preventing an Iranian Breakout after a Nuclear Deal

Washington must urgently reestablish the credibility of its military threat, along with other steps, to guard against noncompliance from Tehran.

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James Jeffrey
David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Jordan's Energy Balancing Act

A deal to buy Israeli natural gas can help mitigate the kingdom's energy shortage and steer Amman away from problematic nuclear plans, but it risks stirring domestic opposition.

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David Schenker
Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Netanyahu and Obama to Review Progress on Iran

Recent U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions and insist on strict interpretation of the Geneva agreement provide a backdrop for the two leaders' upcoming discussion of the Iran nuclear issue.

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Patrick Clawson

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Brief Analysis

Iran's Nuclear Debate: The Domestic Politics

Two Iran experts discuss how the Supreme Leader, other key officials, and the Iranian public view the ongoing negotiations with the West and the strategic purpose of the nuclear program itself.

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Nima Gerami
Mehdi Khalaji

Brief Analysis

The Key to Pressuring Assad Is UNSCR 2118

By focusing on the Syrian regime's faltering commitment to eliminate its chemical weapons, Washington can decisively push Damascus and Russia toward real progress on larger issues -- and also set the table for limited military strikes if they prove necessary.

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Andrew J. Tabler

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaking

Brief Analysis

Ayatollah Khamenei: Pessimistic Negotiator, Optimistic Strategist

Despite offering nominal support for Iran's nuclear negotiating team, Khamenei and his circle continue to criticize the talks and could sabotage them outright if internal dynamics go against President Rouhani.

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Mehdi Khalaji

In-Depth Reports

Leadership Divided?

The Domestic Politics of Iran's Nuclear Debate

Iran expert Nima Gerami examines the evolution of the country's domestic nuclear politics before and since Geneva, discussing how the underlying elite divisions and general culture of secrecy could complicate long-term efforts to convince Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

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Nima Gerami

Brief Analysis

Clear-Eyed Diplomacy: Strategic Shifts Needed in the Iran Negotiations

If Washington is to secure an Iranian nuclear deal that is sustainable and advances American interests, it must make several adjustments to its diplomatic strategy.

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Michael Singh

IAEA: Practical Measures in Relation to the Framework for Cooperation

The IAEA Board of Governors released a report on the framework for implementing the November 2013 interim nuclear agreement with Iran. This report includes details on six initial practical measures agreed with Iran in November and an additional seven measures to be implemented by May 2014.

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