Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

Fast Thinking
Oct 2, 2024

What is Iran thinking now?

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Atlantic Council

Tehran launched nearly two hundred missiles at Israel on Tuesday. Atlantic Council experts consider the ways that the barrage—which was largely ineffectual—offers a window into Iranian thinking.

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Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

IranSource
Oct 2, 2024

It’s time Iran’s artists be considered as human rights defenders

By
Sanjay Sethi and Johanna Bankston

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

Civil Society
Iran

Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

New Atlanticist
Sep 28, 2024

Experts react: Hassan Nasrallah is dead. What’s next for Hezbollah, Israel, and Iran?

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Atlantic Council experts

On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed that its leader had been killed in an Israeli air strike. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what might come next for the already war-torn region.

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Oct 8, 2024

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

As tensions spike in the Middle East, how should the next US president approach Iran and its network of proxies including Hezbollah and Hamas? With a strategy that can be maintained for decades, by administrations of either party. A bipartisan, expert working group lays out the details.

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Jan 6, 2025

Blinded Iranian activist Elaheh Tavakolian: ‘We lost our eyes on this path. Let us not lose sight of our goal’

By
Holly Dagres

Holly Dagres sits down with blinded Iranian activist Elahe Tavakolian to share her story and discuss the situation in Iran and what the West needs to do.

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Freedom and Prosperity


IranSource

Nov 20, 2024

2025 will be a decisive year for Iran’s nuclear program

By
Danny Citrinowicz  

Diplomatic deadlines and regional factors will force Iran to decide soon whether to strike a deal or seek a nuclear weapon. Either choice will have major ripple effects.

Arms Control
Defense Policy


IranSource

Nov 20, 2024

How to wrestle with an ayatollah 

By
Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

If one looks closely, the ancient Persian sport of wrestling might have answers to understanding how to contain Iran

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Freedom and Prosperity

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Mar 5, 2015

Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

By Robbie Gramer

Since the new, Republican-led Congress took office a few weeks ago, transatlantic policymakers should anticipate changes in Washington’s foreign policy atmosphere.

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MENASource

Mar 5, 2015

The Tikrit Offensive Raises Hard Questions about US Policy

By Faysal Itani and Jeppe Sorensen

In Iraq, an assault on ISIS-held Tikrit, north of Baghdad, is underway. In theory, this serves US goals: defeating the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) and restoring Iraq’s territorial integrity and political sovereignty. In practice, something different and more sinister is underway in Tikrit and Iraq writ large.

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In the News

Mar 2, 2015

Al Jazeera Highlights Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

Al Jazeera quotes former Congressman Jim Slattery on the US-Iran relationship and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before the US Congress from an Atlantic Council event about his recent visit to Tehran:

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In the News

Mar 1, 2015

Slavin on Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins i24 News to discuss Iran’s nuclear capabilities and whether the United States and Iran can reach a deal:

Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2015

Healey on the Need for Transparency with Cyber Attacks

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for greater transparency from the government concerning cyber attacks, citing Iran as an example:

Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Feb 24, 2015

Slavin: US Experts Converge on Breakout Formula for Iran Talks

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on the nuclear talks with Iran and the importance of the breakout period — a key metric that estimates the time it would take for Iran to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one nuclear bomb:

Iran

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Slavin on Positive Signs for a Nuclear Deal with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins PRI to discuss positive signs that a nuclear deal with Iran could be reached:

Iran

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Slavin on the Iran Talks

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins PRI to discuss the Iran nuclear talks:

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In the News

Feb 20, 2015

WSJ Quotes Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

The Wall Street Journal quotes Atlantic Council event on the nuclear deal with Iran:

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Article

Feb 17, 2015

Opinion: Effort to Thwart Iran Deal Won’t Have Intended Effect

By Barbara Slavin

Friction between the United States and Israel is not uncommon. On issues ranging from the 1956 Suez war to the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, the leaders of the U.S. and Israel have often clashed in ways that reflected different perceptions of their national interests. Still, there is something particularly disturbing and […]

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Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

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