Trump Maintains Steady Course on Iran, But Rougher Seas Ahead

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Trump Maintains Steady Course on Iran, But Rougher Seas Ahead

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International recognition of the acute risk creatives face in Iran is necessary to ensure their vital role in advocating for human rights continues.

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Trump Maintains Steady Course on Iran, But Rougher Seas Ahead

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A bipartisan Iran strategy for the next US administration—and the next two decades

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New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2018

Trump Maintains Steady Course on Iran, But Rougher Seas Ahead

By David Mortlock

On January 12, US President Donald J. Trump announced he would renew a number of waivers to provide limited sanctions relief to Iran in order to continue to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).  At the same time, Trump committed to withdraw from the deal if he could not reach agreement with European […]

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Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2018

Is Uncertainty Over Nuclear Deal Fueling Protests in Iran?

By Rachel Ansley

The uncertainty caused by US President Donald J. Trump’s criticism of the Iran nuclear deal has contributed to a stagnation of Iran’s economy—the underlying cause of the ongoing anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic, according to a former Obama administration official. On January 12, Trump agreed to one last time waive sanctions on Iran, but […]

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In the News

Jan 12, 2018

Slavin Quoted in Arab News on President Trump Approving Iran Nuclear Deal for Final Time

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jan 12, 2018

Slavin Joins i24 News to Discuss Iran Deal Waivers

By Barbara Slavin

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In the News

Jan 11, 2018

Westmacott in Politico Magazine: Want to Support the Iranian People? Keep the Nuclear Deal.

By Peter Westmacott

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In the News

Jan 10, 2018

Stein in War on the Rocks: Speaking Loudly and Carrying a Little Stick: The Myopic U.S. Debate About Iran

By Aaron Stein

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Iran

In the News

Jan 9, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in Jewish Week on Iran Protests

By Brenda Shaffer

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Iran

In the News

Jan 8, 2018

Handjani Quoted in Scientific American on Climate Change Helping Spark Iran Protests

By Amir Handjani

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In the News

Jan 7, 2018

Alfoneh in The Arab Weekly: What Tehran Fears is Bread Rioters Joining Ranks with Freedom Seekers

By Ali Alfoneh

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In the News

Jan 6, 2018

Shaffer Quoted in AP on Iran Protests

By Brenda Shaffer

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