Iran

Policy Analysis on Iran

Salafism as a National Security Threat for Iran

Although Tehran worries about internal threats from Salafi jihadists, it may well cooperate with such groups if they attack Western interests.

Feb 20, 2014

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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.

Feb 19, 2014

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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.

Feb 18, 2014

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Michael Singh

Maps & Graphics

Infographic: Iranian Students in the United States

The rising number of Iranian exchange students presents an opportunity to revitalize U.S. public diplomacy outreach to Iran. This infographic highlights key findings of a new Washington Institute report.

Feb 14, 2014

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Steven Ditto
Larisa Baste

If You Don't Understand Our Commitment to Iran, You Don't Understand Hezbollah

Lee Smith interviews Washington Institute fellow Matthew Levitt on Hezbollah's internal workings and international reach.

Feb 13, 2014

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Matthew Levitt

Brief Analysis

Israel, America, and a Churning Middle East (Part II)

On February 4, 2014, Ambassador Dennis Ross addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute after participating in the Institute for National Security Studies annual conference in Tel Aviv. He was joined by Washington Institute executive director Robert Satloff and former national security advisor Stephen Hadley. The following is a

Feb 12, 2014

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Dennis Ross

In-Depth Reports

Red Tape, Iron Nerve:

The Iranian Quest for U.S. Education

The rising number of Iranian exchange students presents an opportunity to revitalize U.S. public diplomacy outreach to Iran. In this new report, Steven Ditto demonstrates how lowering barriers, reaffirming America's commitment to human rights, and fulfilling past pledges can help pave the way for long-term and short-term change in Iran.

Feb 12, 2014

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Steven Ditto

Video

Brief Analysis

Israel, America, and a Churning Middle East (Part I)

On February 4, 2014, former U.S. national security advisor Stephen Hadley addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute after participating in the Institute for National Security Studies annual conference in Tel Aviv and the Munich Security Conference. He was joined by Robert Satloff and Dennis Ross, The Washington Institute's

Feb 10, 2014

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Stephen Hadley

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.

Feb 10, 2014

Articles & Testimony

How to Solve Obama's Iran Dilemma

A deal with Iran may or may not be possible, but convincing Congress to prepare new sanctions without adopting them yet should be much easier.

Jan 26, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Assad's Indispensable Foreign Legions

Assad is still standing, but he is not standing alone -- and he likely no longer makes decisions alone either.

Jan 22, 2014

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Jeffrey White

Articles & Testimony

Why Are Congressional Democrats Considering New Iran Sanctions?

The president's fellow party members in Congress are unhappy about his perceived lack of coordination with them on various issues, leading to a potentially damaging impasse on Iran.

Jan 17, 2014

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Patrick Clawson

Articles & Testimony

Iran, Syria, and Egypt

The perception that the White House is determined to include the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's political process could hamper the Iran and Syria negotiations, among other ill effects.

Jan 10, 2014

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Adel El-Adawy
David Pollock

Brief Analysis

President Rouhani and the IRGC

Although President Rouhani has persuaded the Supreme Leader to adjust the IRGC's economic functions, he has not challenged its role in shaping Iran's nuclear policy.

Jan 8, 2014

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Mehdi Khalaji

Brief Analysis

Rocky Road to Nuclear Deal

Many hazards line the path to a comprehensive nuclear accord with Iran, including the unraveling of multilateral sanctions and efforts by the Iranian parliament to assert a role in national decisionmaking.

Jan 2, 2014

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Steven Ditto

Articles & Testimony

Will Israel and the U.S. Break Up over Iran?

Differing approaches to Iran's nuclear program do not bode well for Israel in 2014.

Jan 2, 2014

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

Linking the Syrian Conflict to the Iranian Nuclear Agreement

Middle Easterners fear the White House will return to bad habits by dropping its demands on Syria in order to appease Iran.

Dec 13, 2013

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

An Unregulated Security Threat

The Syrian refugee crisis may force Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran to reevaluate their approach to Bashar al-Assad's war.

Dec 10, 2013

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Andrew J. Tabler

Articles & Testimony

Is Iran Set to Lash Out at Saudi Arabia?

The Beirut embassy bombing and Iran's anticipated retaliation against Saudi Arabia could threaten Lebanon's already tenuous stability.

Dec 10, 2013

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David Schenker

Brief Analysis

GCC Summit Will Gauge Regional Confidence in U.S. Policy

The December 10-11 Gulf Cooperation Council meeting should indicate how member states will respond to U.S.-led nuclear diplomacy with Iran, among other issues.

Dec 9, 2013

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Simon Henderson

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Viterbi Program on Iran and U.S. Policy

Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran poses the most serious and urgent set of security challenges to the United States and its allies in the greater Middle East. Since the Khomeini revolution in 1979, Iran has sought to export its radical ideology through the use of terrorism, subversion, and support to ideological fellow-travelers throughout the Muslim world.

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