Easing US and EU sanctions on Iran

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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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Easing US and EU sanctions on Iran

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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.
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Easing US and EU sanctions on Iran

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

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

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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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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.

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How to wrestle with an ayatollah 

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Jun 16, 2014

Easing US and EU sanctions on Iran

By Iran Task Force

As negotiations resume today in Vienna between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force introduces two papers that outline options for unwinding US and European sanctions against Iran—a key element of any long-term agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear program.  “Easing US Sanctions on Iran,” […]

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Jun 13, 2014

This Week in South Asia: June 7 – 13

By Fayyaz Yaseen

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. PakistanAfter failing to come up with a comprehensive and consolidated anti-terrorism plan, the security situation in Pakistan is fast moving towards the edge. This week, the country was convulsed by a terrorist attack on […]

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In the News

Jun 9, 2014

Slavin on Suggested Multilateral Uranium Enrichment Facility

By Barbara Slavin

Barbara Slavin, nonresident senior fellow at the South Asia Center, writes for Al-Monitor on a proposed multilateral uranium enrichment facility, suggested by Princeton experts and Iranian nuclear negotiators to help provide energy to the region:

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Jun 6, 2014

This Week in South Asia: May 31 – June 6

By Aman Ghose and Fayyaz Yaseen

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. India The southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh officially split in two this week thereby officially creating India’s 29th state, Telangana. President’s rule was lifted as the first popular government came into power as […]

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Jun 6, 2014

Lebanon: Being the Daughter of the Resistance

By Hanin Ghaddar

Hanin Ghaddar, the Beirut-based Managing Editor of NOW, recently published an eloquent but hauntingly sad account of the status of Lebanese Shia who disagree publicly with the policies and ideology dictated by the leadership cadre of Hezbollah.

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Jun 4, 2014

Slavin: Senate Should Not Pass New Iran Sanctions Now

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on why the Senate should not introduce new sanctions against Iran:

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Jun 3, 2014

US-Iran Relations Past, Present, and Future

Lessons can be learned from 30 years of mistrust, misperception, and misconception that has persisted between the United States and Iran. While rapprochement is far from inevitable, Seyed Hossein Mousavian, diplomat and author, outlined the path to success for current negotiations while speaking at a South Asia Center panel.

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Jun 2, 2014

Slavin on the Looming Deadline for an Iranian Nuclear Agreement

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on the approaching deadline for Iran and the P5+1 countries to reach a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program: 

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May 30, 2014

This Week in South Asia: May 24 – 30

By Aman Ghose and Fayyaz Yaseen

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. India Narendra Modi was officially sworn in as the Prime Minister of India with the leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in attendance. Most notable of the guests in attendance was […]

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May 29, 2014

Healey on New Report of Iranian Hackers Targeting US, Allies

By Jason Healey

Bloomberg and Tech Times quote Director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative at the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security regarding a new report released by intelligence firm iSight Partners about a recent, elaborate three-year effort by Iranian hackers to target US and allied government officials through social media:

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