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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.

Slavin on Effect of New Congress on Iran Deal

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Mar 6, 2026

How would a Kurdish offensive change the war in Iran?

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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.

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Slavin on Effect of New Congress on Iran Deal

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Mar 6, 2026

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

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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.

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Slavin on Effect of New Congress on Iran Deal

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Mar 3, 2026

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

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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.

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Nov 5, 2014

Slavin on Effect of New Congress on Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

The National quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on whether the results of the recent midterm elections will affect nuclear negotiations with Iran:

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SouthAsiaSource

Oct 31, 2014

This Week in South Asia: October 25-31

By Elijah Logsdon and Refayat Haque

Pakistan The Pakistan army announced the success of its four-month long campaign to wipe out militants in the North Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan. The offensive, initiated in June, has claimed the lives of around 1,100 militants. According the army, the campaign has resulted in the reduction of terrorist attacks in the country. Army’s spokesperson Major […]

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In the News

Oct 31, 2014

Slavin on Military Issues in Iran’s Nuclear Program

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on an address by Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency:

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SouthAsiaSource

Oct 24, 2014

This Week in South Asia: October 18-24

By Elijah Logsdon and Refayat Haque

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.   Iran Pakistani and Iranian border forces exchanged mortar fire this week. The incident occurred a day after officials from each side met to discuss tensions along the border, resulting in an agreement to […]

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Article

Oct 23, 2014

Column: Lessons of North Korea for Iran Nuclear Talks

By Barbara Slavin

Among the arguments marshaled by those wary of a nuclear agreement with Iran is that past efforts to negotiate away North Korea’s nuclear weapons program failed. Iran’s regime, they argue, is just as untrustworthy as North Korea’s and what’s more, Wendy Sherman, the chief U.S. negotiator with Iran, was also involved in talks with the […]

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In the News

Oct 18, 2014

Slavin on Iran, ISIS, Ebola

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, nuclear talks with Iran, Ebola, and other recent global developments: 

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SouthAsiaSource

Oct 17, 2014

This Week in South Asia: October 11-17

By Elijah Logsdon and Refayat Haque

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.   Nepal In one of the deadliest spells of weather ever seen in the region, scores of Nepalese and foreign trekkers were killed this week when a freak storm hit the popular Annapurna Circuit […]

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SouthAsiaSource

Oct 10, 2014

This Week in South Asia: October 4-10

By Elijah Logsdon

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. India The disputed region of Kashmir witnessed its worst fighting since the India-Pakistan truce was settled in 2003. This week, at least nineteen people have been killed — eleven on the Pakistani side and […]

Afghanistan India

SouthAsiaSource

Oct 3, 2014

This Week in South Asia: September 27 – October 3

By Elijah Logsdon and Refayat Haque

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. AfghanistanThis week newly sworn-in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani signed the long-delayed Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) agreement with the United States, along with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). By choosing to sign these […]

Afghanistan India

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Oct 2, 2014

Column: Plan B for an Iran Nuclear Deal?

By Barbara Slavin

There are still nearly two months to go before the deadline for an Iran nuclear agreement, but already both sides are preparing for the possibility that talks might fail. In New York last week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a group of U.S. media executives and senior correspondents that while, “Everything is based on the […]

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