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Saudi King Comes to Washington, with His Son

The royals will likely try to smooth relations that have been strained by the Iran nuclear deal and differences over Syria and Yemen.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Letter to Undecided Senators on the Iran Deal

Only firm demands for a better deal will force the president to confront an unpalatable choice: does he prefer to improve the agreement or watch it fail?

۱ سپتامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

The Iran Nuclear Deal Is President Obama's Iraq Troop Surge

If the president's bet on Iran's transformation does not prove to be immediately and demonstrably right, his larger project could suffer the same fate as Bush's in the hands of his successor.

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

10 Questions for President Obama About Iran

The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg -- who frequently interviews President Obama on Middle East issues -- poses Robert Satloff's ten provocative questions on the Iran deal and promises to get answers.

۲۷ اوت ۲۰۱۵

Articles & Testimony

How to Put Some Teeth into the Nuclear Deal with Iran

Now is the time for the president to state clearly that if Iran dashes toward a weapon, especially after year 15 of the deal, it will trigger the use of force.

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Dennis Ross
David Petraeus

Articles & Testimony

Bring Back Bright Star

As the Obama administration searches for ways to maintain deterrence in the Persian Gulf, this biannual military exercise represents a high-reward, low-risk option.

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Gilad Wenig
Eric Trager

Brief Analysis

Will the Obama Administration Implement the Stringent Sanctions Authorized Under the Iran Agreement?

Even after the deal is in effect, the United States can sustain or increase tough barriers on Iran's trade with other countries, but this fact has not been highlighted by the president or his team.

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Patrick Clawson

Articles & Testimony

How Is the War Against the Islamic State Going? 10 Expert Opinions

In a recent compilation, two Institute fellows shared their views on the situation in Iraq. Read the full set of remarks on the Musings on Iraq website. Michael Knights Speaking just about Iraq, which is clearly only one segment of the broader war, any assessment of the current level of

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Michael Knights
Aaron Y. Zelin

Brief Analysis

Rethinking U.S. Strategy for Intercepting Iranian Arms Transfers

Existing mechanisms for interdicting Iran's arms shipments to its proxies have already been proven insufficient, so any concerted effort to push back against the flow of weapons will require additional measures.

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Nadav Pollak

Articles & Testimony

No Room for Improvement

There are several potential reasons why the Obama administration is still insisting that the nuclear deal is perfect as is, and most of them are deeply problematic.

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

Answering Rob Eshman's Questions on the Iran Deal

The bottom line is that if lawmakers are concerned about the nuclear agreement's flaws and are hungry for the administration to take sensible measures to fix them, the limited downside of voting no is greatly exceeded by the benefits of 'a better deal.'

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

There Is a Path to a Better Deal with Iran

Because a 'no' vote on the Iran deal would have little practical impact until next year, lawmakers have time to work with the president on making reasonable fixes to the agreement even if they disapprove it in the short term.

۱۳ اوت ۲۰۱۵

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

When Multilateralism Met Realism -- and Tried to Make an Iran Deal

If realist opponents of the Iran agreement insist that the JCPOA must go, they will need to explain in detail how the limited alternatives at Washington's disposal are worth the profound risks of killing the current deal.

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James Jeffrey

Brief Analysis

Clarifying a 'No' Vote on the Iran Nuclear Agreement

A congressional vote of disapproval would not necessarily be a deal breaker; in fact, it could give the administration time to improve the agreement or implement other policy measures that more effectively secure U.S. interests.

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

Implications of the JCPOA for U.S. Policy in the Middle East

The Institute's managing director testified before two Senate hearings to discuss the drawbacks of the current Iran agreement, the best means of addressing them, and the implications for U.S. policy if they are not fixed.

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Michael Singh

President Barack Obama speaks at the White House alongside Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry

Brief Analysis

Nuclear Deal or More? A Survey of Official U.S. Statements on the Iran Agreement

While the administration's statements are largely framed as realistic optimism about containing the nuclear program, some allies may worry that its comments on improving U.S.-Iranian relations are too aspirational.

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Patrick Schmidt

Brief Analysis

Resumption of U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue

Cairo and Washington both see the upcoming dialogue as a means of signaling that political disagreements will not torpedo the core relationship anytime soon.

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Eric Trager
Eitan Sayag

Articles & Testimony

The Nuclear Deal with Iran: Regional Implications

While the agreement has a number of significant flaws, at least some can be rectified by various mitigation measures, provided the president is willing to commit to an effective implementation strategy.

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Michael Eisenstadt

Articles & Testimony

Potential Regional Implications of the Iran Deal

The agreement does not clearly achieve its main objective of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, nor does it complement America's broader strategies regarding the Middle East and global nonproliferation.

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Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

Why Jonathan Pollard's Release Means Little

Given the current state of the region, close U.S.-Israeli security and intelligence cooperation is more vital than ever, but repairing the rift between the two governments will require much more than symbolic gestures.

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David Makovsky

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Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East

The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East focuses on the region as a setting for heightened competition between the United States and other world powers, such as China and Russia.

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