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Iran Task Force on Unwinding US and EU Sanctions on Iran

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 ,” […]

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 […]

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:

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 […]

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:

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: 

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 […]

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: