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Dagres quoted in Bloomberg on Internet Freedom in Iran

IranSource Jan 11, 2022

Who’s on Iran’s current nuclear negotiating team? Some have controversial pasts.

By Mehrzad Boroujerdi

As nuclear talks in Vienna continue their halting progress, a look at the backgrounds of the key members of the Iranian negotiating team may help explain why it has been so difficult to revive the 2015 JCPOA.

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IranSource Jan 4, 2022

There’s talk of a military option against Iran. Here’s why it’s unlikely.

By Abbas Qaidari

Could Iran’s program be contained by a military attack? And what would be the consequences in terms of collateral damage and regional instability?

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IranSource Dec 20, 2021

I once headed the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence research. Here’s why Israel can’t take out Iran’s nuclear program.

By Danny Citrinowicz

Besides the operational challenges in executing such a military attack, especially given Iranian forces’ buildup of surface-to-air units, there are other more strategic challenges facing Israel.

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Report Jan 13, 2022

Iranians on #SocialMedia

By Holly Dagres

This report by the Future of Iran Initiative and Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) explores the social media habits of Iranian netizens and how the Islamic Republic is repressing the online space.

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In-Depth Research & Reports Apr 29, 2021

Iranian women in the year 1400: The struggle for equal rights continues

By Mehrangiz Kar and Azadeh Pourzand

A new report outlines an image of women’s struggles for equality to help US policymakers better understand the intricacies of Iranian society and to design policies that support—but do not supplant or undermine—the women’s movement.

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Issue Brief Jan 14, 2021

Rejoining the Iran nuclear deal: Not so easy

By Brian O’Toole

President-elect Joe Biden takes office on January 20, 2021, facing a litany of daunting foreign policy issues, from another massive cyber hack by Russian intelligence to alienated allies in Europe and beyond to a regime in Pyongyang that continues to proliferate weapons of mass destruction unchecked. But perhaps the stickiest—and most immediate—crisis the Biden administration […]

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Jan 20, 2022

Under Ebrahim Raisi, Iran and Turkey may be entering a new phase of bilateral ties

By Hossein Aghaie Joobani

While Iran and Turkey may have too many geopolitical differences, both are expected to maintain their compartmentalization strategy so that divergences of interests at the regional level do not irreparably harm the core of bilateral relations.

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Jan 11, 2022

Who’s on Iran’s current nuclear negotiating team? Some have controversial pasts.

By Mehrzad Boroujerdi

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IranSource

Jan 4, 2022

There’s talk of a military option against Iran. Here’s why it’s unlikely.

By Abbas Qaidari

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By Danny Citrinowicz

Besides the operational challenges in executing such a military attack, especially given Iranian forces’ buildup of surface-to-air units, there are other more strategic challenges facing Israel.

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Dec 19, 2021

Slavin quoted in Ploughshares Fund’s 2021 Annual Report on the importance of pursuing diplomacy with Iran

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Dec 17, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford reflect on US foreign policy in 2021 and debate the year ahead

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On December 17, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their last column of 2021, they reflect on major foreign policy events that shaped the year, debate the limits of US power and leadership, […]

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Dec 17, 2021

2021: A year in the Middle East

By Holly Dagres

2021 was a year full of impactful elections, historic anniversaries, and new challenges for the Middle East and North Africa.

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Featured commentary and analysis

Who’s on Iran’s current nuclear negotiating team? Some have controversial pasts.

There’s talk of a military option against Iran. Here’s why it’s unlikely.

I once headed the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence research. Here’s why Israel can’t take out Iran’s nuclear program.

In-depth research & reports

Iranians on #SocialMedia

Iranian women in the year 1400: The struggle for equal rights continues

Rejoining the Iran nuclear deal: Not so easy

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Under Ebrahim Raisi, Iran and Turkey may be entering a new phase of bilateral ties

Who’s on Iran’s current nuclear negotiating team? Some have controversial pasts.

There’s talk of a military option against Iran. Here’s why it’s unlikely.

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Dagres quoted in Bloomberg on Internet Freedom in Iran

Nia quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

Dagres quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

Slavin quoted in DawnMENA on the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal

Slavin in The Washington Post: We should work more on ‘Plan A’ with Iran before moving to ‘Plan B’

Dagres quoted in Monocle on the final round of pre-holiday nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna

I once headed the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence research. Here’s why Israel can’t take out Iran’s nuclear program.

Slavin quoted in Ploughshares Fund’s 2021 Annual Report on the importance of pursuing diplomacy with Iran

Kroenig and Ashford reflect on US foreign policy in 2021 and debate the year ahead

2021: A year in the Middle East

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Iranians on #SocialMedia: The only way to be heard