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Jan 13, 2016

Kroenig on Iranian Detention of US Navy Boats

By Matthew Kroenig

Voice of America quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig on Iran’s detention of two US Navy Boats:

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In the News

Jan 13, 2016

Slavin on Iran’s Release Of US Sailors

By Barbara Slavin

Public Radio International quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on why the US sailors were quickly released from Iran:

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In the News

Jan 12, 2016

Alami on Saudi-Iranian Relations

By Mona Alami

Junior College quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mona Alami on Iraq’s position regarding raised tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran:

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In the News

Jan 11, 2016

Vakhshouri on Saudi-Iran Relations and Oil Market

By Sara Vakhshouri

Voice of America Farsi Service interviews Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Sara Vakhshouri on Saudi-Iran conflict and the global oil market: Watch the full interview here.

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In the News

Jan 8, 2016

Slavin on North Korea’s Bomb Test and Iran-Saudi Arabia Tensions

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News on North Korea’s bomb test and increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran:

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In the News

Jan 7, 2016

Pham on Iran’s Waning Influence in Sub-Saharan Africa

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on how increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran are affecting their foreign influence in sub-Saharan Africa:

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In the News

Jan 7, 2016

Saab on Syria Peace Process amid Iran-Saudi Arabia Tensions

By Bilal Y. Saab

Aljazeera America quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on how tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran are complicating the Syria peace process:

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In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Bryza on Growing Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran

By Matthew Bryza

Vestnik Kavkaza quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Bryza on the growing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia:

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In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Alami on Iraq’s Relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran

By Mona Alami

Reuters quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mona Alami on how Iraq is dealing with the diplomatic fallout between Saudi Arabia and Iran:

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In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Pavel on Iran-Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Tensions

By Barry Pavel

Vice President, Arnold Kanter Chair, and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel joins CCTV America to discuss how tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia will affect regional relations in the near future:

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