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New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

The United States Gets Tough With South Sudan

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump’s administration, expressing displeasure with the government in South Sudan, has started a comprehensive review of its aid programs to that country. In a sternly worded statement, the White House said that the leaders of South Sudan had “squandered this partnership [with the United States], pilfered the wealth of South Sudan, […]

East Africa

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

How the World Is Reacting to Trump’s Iran Decision

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump on May 8 withdrew the United States from the multilateral nuclear agreement with Iran. The deal—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)— was struck in 2015 by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Germany, and Iran. Here’s a look at reactions from around the […]

Iran

UkraineAlert

May 8, 2018

Here’s How Ukraine Should Remember Victory Day

By Iuliia Mendel

Ukraine’s post-Maidan leadership has focused on building patriotism to unite the nation as it suffered from turbulence and war. The patriotism that emerged from the Euromaidan promoted a nationalistic symbolism that rejected and replaced the prevailing Russian and Soviet identities. But instead of uniting the country, the current effort has expanded the divide between Ukrainians […]

Ukraine

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

Trump Quits Iran Nuclear Deal

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump on May 8 pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal saying the agreement did not satisfactorily address the Islamic Republic’s ability to build a nuclear bomb or limit its “malign activity.” He also signed a memorandum to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Trump’s decision will likely strain Washington’s […]

Iran

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

Lebanese Elections: This is Not a Political Earthquake

By Nabeel Khoury

In 1989, back in the day when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia mediated regional conflicts, the fifteen-year Lebanese civil war ended with the Taif Accord, a reference to the Saudi town where the accord was signed. That agreement changed the Christian/Muslim representation in parliament from a 6:5 ratio in favor of Christians to an equal […]

Middle East

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

Here’s What Would Happen if Trump Does Not Renew Sanctions Waivers for Iran

By David Mortlock

Very little is likely to actually happen immediately on May 8 if US President Donald J. Trump does not renew sanctions waivers for Iran. Indeed, there is only one waiver scheduled for renewal by a May 12 deadline. That provision is Section 1245 of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Iran

IranSource

May 8, 2018

Here’s What Would Happen if Trump Does Not Renew Sanctions Waivers for Iran

By David Mortlock

Very little is likely to actually happen immediately on May 8 if US President Donald J. Trump does not renew sanctions waivers for Iran.  Indeed, there is only one waiver scheduled for renewal by a May 12 deadline. That provision is Section 1245 of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  Section 1245 had a […]

Iran

IranSource

May 8, 2018

A Brief History of Sanctions on Iran

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump is expected to announce his decision on May 8 on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran or pull the United States out of a multilateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic. Here’s a quick look at the history of sanctions on Iran. Check out the timeline at the […]

Iran

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2018

A Brief History of Sanctions on Iran

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump is expected to announce his decision on May 8 on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran or pull the United States out of a multilateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic. Here’s a quick look at the history of sanctions on Iran.

Iran

IranSource

May 7, 2018

Where Does the P5+1 Stand on the Iran Nuclear Deal?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump is expected to reveal his decision on May 8 as to whether he will extend key sanctions waivers on Iran. A failure to do so would effectively take the United States out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—the Iran nuclear deal—which it signed with the United Kingdom, France, […]

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