Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

Dispatches Jan 28, 2026

The expert conversation: Should Trump strike Iran? What happens next if he does?

By Jason M. Brodsky and Danny Citrinowicz

As the USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in the Middle East, two experts debate the opportunities, uncertainties, and risks of a US strike on Iran.
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Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

Dispatches Jan 23, 2026

What Trump could do next in Iran

By Nate Swanson

As a US carrier strike group nears the Persian Gulf, what options does US President Donald Trump have to strike against the Iranian regime?
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Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

MENASource Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

By Tara Kangarlou

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.
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Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

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Wechsler and Pfaff quoted in Forbes on Iraq’s increasing involvement in militant attacks in the region

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Feb 15, 2022

Iran’s troubling execution rates show no sign of slowing down in 2022

By Skylar Thompson

The Islamic Republic has long been, and remains, a leading executioner. Despite sustained international pressure, in 2021, the rate of executions increased 26 percent from the previous year.

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Slavin quoted in The Irish Times on challenges of the US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

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Slavin quoted in The Irish Times: Talks on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme to resume in positive atmosphere
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Slavin quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on American hostages in Iran and US-Iran nuclear talks

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Slavin quoted in Frankfurter Allgemeine on American hostages in Iran and US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

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