Iran: King of Kingmakers in Iraq

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What is Iran thinking now?

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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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Iran: King of Kingmakers in Iraq

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

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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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Iran: King of Kingmakers in Iraq

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Sep 28, 2024

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

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

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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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Nov 20, 2024

How to wrestle with an ayatollah 

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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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May 28, 2014

Iran: King of Kingmakers in Iraq

By Ramzy Mardini

With the results of the national elections announced by the electoral commission last week, the process of forming the next government in Iraq is now underway. Much is at stake for multiple parties and personalities, but no other individual has more to lose than the current prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, who is adamant on securing […]

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In the News

May 26, 2014

Kroenig on New Iran Book

By Matthew Kroenig

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig joins the Michael Medved Show to discuss his new book A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Crisis:

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SouthAsiaSource

May 23, 2014

This Week in South Asia: May 17 – 23

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. IndiaAfter a resounding win in the general elections, Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi declared, “India has won. The good days are coming.” For the first time in history, all South Asian heads of state […]

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May 20, 2014

Slavin on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins PRI’s The World to discuss the latest round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 countries:

Iran

In the News

May 19, 2014

Slavin on Book by Former Iran Official

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on a new book, Iran and the United States: An Insider’s View on the Failed Past and the Road to Peace by former Iran official Seyed Hossein Mousavian:

Iran

In the News

May 17, 2014

Kroenig: Would Obama Bomb Iran?

By Matthew Kroenig

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig writes for the Spectator on whether the United States would use military force against Iran:

Iran

In the News

May 17, 2014

Slavin on Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Climate Change

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss Turkey, Syria, Iran, and climate change:

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In the News

May 16, 2014

Slavin: Iran Role Resurges with Nuclear Talks, Saudi Overture

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on resumed negotiations between the P5+1 countries and Iran:

Iran

In the News

May 14, 2014

Slavin on Iranian Women Delegation Visit to Washington

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on the recent visit to Washington by a delegation of Iranian women theological students:

Iran

In the News

May 13, 2014

Slavin: Fabius Says Iran Nuclear Accord Only at “Last Moment”

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow writes for Al-Monitor on the recent visit to Washington by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius:

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