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The US-Iranian relationship has experienced significant challenges over the past forty years. The lack of diplomatic relations, changes in both the US and Iranian administrations, repeated US military interventions in the region as well as Iran’s support for militant groups and increasingly harsh rhetoric on both sides have further undermined chances for reconciliation. Through a balanced approach of engagement and containment, there is a need to push back against Iranian intervention while promoting US interests, regional conflict resolution, and the well-being of the Iranian people.

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

Dispatches
Mar 6, 2026

How would a Kurdish offensive change the war in Iran?

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Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the goals of the various Kurdish groups the United States is reportedly backing for an attack against Iran and how their involvement could impact the wider war.

Conflict
Defense Policy

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

Dispatches
Mar 6, 2026

Washington’s limited levers to shape a post-Khamenei Iran

By
Nate Swanson, Ingrid Small

The United States and its allies do have some options to coax change that might result in a more Western-leaning Tehran.

Conflict
Iran

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

MENASource
Mar 3, 2026

Trump wants Iranians to ‘take back their country’ from the regime. Can they?

By
Alan Pino

To succeed in overthrowing the Iranian regime, an uprising would likely require a unifying leader, an effective organization, and the support of whatever remains of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Conflict
Democratic Transitions

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Jan 22, 2017

Cohen Joins Khabar to Discuss the Syrian Negotiations in Astana

By Ariel Cohen

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Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 22, 2017

Cohen Joins “Evening with Vladimir Solovyov” to Discuss US-Russia Relations and the Talks in Syria

By Ariel Cohen

Watch the full interview here.

Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 19, 2017

Hof in Defense News: Syria, The Bottom Line of Political Accommodation

By Frederic C. Hof

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Iran Russia

In the News

Jan 15, 2017

Shaffer Joins Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to Discuss Turkmenistan-Iran Natural Gas Trade

By Brenda Shaffer

Listen to the full interview here.

Iran

In the News

Jan 14, 2017

Gopalaswamy and Handjani in the National Interest: Can Iran and India Turn the Page?

By Bharath Gopalaswamy and Amir Handjani

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India Iran

In the News

Jan 14, 2017

Daniels Joins Rudaw to Discuss Iran-Turkey Talks on Kurdistan

By Owen Daniels

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Iran

In the News

Jan 13, 2017

Ward Quoted by CBC News on Obama’s Legacy and the Iran Deal

By Alex Ward

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Iran

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2017

John Kerry Sets the Record Straight

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Secretary of State warns against ‘factless political environment,’ says the United States has been leading US Secretary of State John Kerry on January 10 took a thinly veiled swipe at US President-elect Donald Trump while warning of the perils of living in a “factless political environment” and expressing consternation that the process for nominating officials […]

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In the News

Jan 10, 2017

Trump & Obama Aides, Experts Weigh America’s Global Role

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China European Union

In the News

Jan 9, 2017

Slavin in Voice of America: Islamic Republic of Iran Loses a Pillar and a Pragmatist in Rafsanjani

By Barbara Slavin

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Rob Macaire

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Iran Middle East

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Brian O’Toole

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Cuba Economy & Business

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Abram Paley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Hebrew

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Jonathan Panikoff

Senior Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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Alan Pino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Iran

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Amanda J. Rothschild

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Iran
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