CFR.org - Iran

WashPost: Five Myths About Iran's Nuclear Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:52 -0500

Joseph Cirincione outlines five myths that must be dispelled before a strategy to contain Iran's nuclear program can move forward with success.

Broader U.S. Policy Needed on Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:52:56 -0500

CFR's Iran expert Ray Takeyh says Washington's Iran policy needs to frame the nuclear development question within the context of a broader range of diplomatic issues, and that Iran's domestic turmoil hinders negotiations on its nuclear program.

Iran's Nuclear Diversion

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:49:08 -0500

Ray Takeyh writes that the Iranian administration is diverting attention to its nuclear program as a way to avoid scrutiny of its attempts to squash democratic dissent within Iran.

TNR: Putin's Game

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:36 -0400

Seth Roberts writes that Moscow's close economic ties with Tehran will make it hard to convince Putin to put pressure on Iran's nuclear program.

Daily Beast: Inside Iran's Intimidation Campaign

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:07:55 -0400

Gary Sick comments on the sentencing of his colleague, Iranian-American scholar Kian Tajbaksh, and calls accusations against Tajbaksh "deliberately false."

Nuclear Enrichment Deal With Iran Buys Time

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:11:20 -0400

Expert David Albright, says the preliminary agreement by which Iran will ship its low-enriched uranium to Russia for further processing "allows time for negotiations" to get Iran to freeze its nuclear program but warns Iran might still block the implementation of the plan.

The Iran Talks We Should End

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:15:15 -0400

John B. Bellinger III argues the Obama administration should add the future of the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal to the list of issues to be discussed with Iran.

Iran's Ballistic Missile Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:49:30 -0400

Despite concerns over Iran's nuclear program, the Obama administration has assessed that Tehran is years from a developing a long-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon. But past Iranian secrecy and testing bombast have led some experts to remain skeptical of Tehran's capabilities and ambitions.

A Different Regime Change in Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:27:30 -0400

Iran's political character--not just its capability--should define the international community's response to its nuclear ambitions, writes Richard Haass.

Détente and the Bunker

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:38:10 -0400

Elliot Abrams questions the Obama administration's "disastrous" foreign policy choices in regards to Iran.

The Road Ahead for U.S.-Iran Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:04:10 -0400

Following the high-level U.S.-Iran talks, Iran expert John Limbert says it is possible that the way is being cleared for an eventual long-term dialogue between the two nations but nonetheless urges caution in elevating expectations.

LAT: The Power, and Threat, of Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:54:36 -0400

The issue at the heart of Iran's approach to negotiations, argues Alastair Crooke, is not the nuclear program itself, but whether the United States and Israel are ready to accept Iran as a preeminent power in the Middle East.

Time to Talk to Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:13:40 -0400

Talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program ended with Tehran vowing to cooperate with UN inspectors. However, analysts remain divided on how lasting the gains will be.

Background Briefing by a Senior U.S. Official on P5+1 Meeting, October 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:20:03 -0400

Statement

What Iran Wants

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:10:04 -0400

Ahead of Iran's talks with world powers, Iranian Foreign Minister tells CFR.org Tehran will push for recognition of its legal right to enrich uranium, and seek to broaden negotiations to include political, economic, and security partnerships.

'The Right' to Question Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:29:48 -0400

Analyst Joseph S. Nye Jr. says the Obama administration's emphasis on multilateralism raises the prospects for dealing with Iran effectively on its nuclear program but expects no diplomatic breakthroughs in the short term.

WashPost: Forget the Nukes: The Most Fruitful Target Is Iran's Weakening Regime

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:40:48 -0400

Robert Kagan explains why the Obama administration should forget about Iranian nuclear developments and focus rather on Iranian instability and the regime's fight for survival.

The Significance of Iran's 'Secret' Nuclear Plant

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:40:34 -0400

CFR's Michael Levi says the disclosure of a clandestine uranium enrichment plant in Iran heightens suspicions the country is seeking a nuclear weapons capability, and raises new pressure for tougher sanctions.

Statement by Obama, Sarkozy, and Brown at G20 Meeting, Regarding Iran's Nuclear Facility

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:24:34 -0400

Speech

The Lengthening List of Iran Sanctions

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:17:12 -0400

Decades of economic and diplomatic sanctions have failed to substantively alter the actions of the Iranian regime, especially regarding its nuclear program. But experts say they remain an important tool to isolate and pressure Iran.

Media Conference Call: Ray Takeyh and James Lindsay Discuss Iran, Nonproliferation (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:33:16 -0400

Listen to Ray Takeyh, CFR's senior fellow for middle eastern studies, and James Lindsay, CFR's director of studies, discuss nuclear proliferation and Iran's nuclear program in advance of high-level talks at the United Nations.

Media Conference Call: Ray Takeyh and James Lindsay Discuss Iran, Nonproliferation

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:10 -0400

Ray Takeyh and James M. Lindsay discuss Iran and nonproliferation.

Iran's Leader Plays the Pan-Muslim Populist

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:08:06 -0400

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech to the United Nations will actually be aimed towards improving his reputation in the Muslim community as a "Third World hero," writes Mohamad Bazzi.

Conditioning a U.S.-Iranian Dialogue

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:55 -0400

The Obama administration has agreed to talks with Iran. Analysts are divided on whether dialogue will move the needle on nuclear negotiations, or strengthen calls for tougher action.

Iran's Nuclear Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:35:43 -0400

Iran's nuclear program is believed to have steadily progressed, despite sharply increased concerns over its intentions and sanctions over its lack of transparency.

Iran Nuclear Program Proposal, September 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:35:47 -0400

Plan

Talks on Nuclear Issue Unlikely with 'Unsettled' Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:33:08 -0400

Amid Tehran's fresh assertions of its right to pursue uranium enrichment, CFR's Ray Takeyh says the widening split in Iran's political system casts greater doubt on prospects for nuclear talks with the West.

FP: Is Moscow Playing a Double Game on Iran's Nukes?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:05:10 -0400

William Tobey argues that efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons has reached a roadblock as Russia continues to play a diplomatic "double game."

No Signs of Iranian Flexibility on Nuclear Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:20:34 -0400

George Perkovich, an expert on nuclear policy, says despite the world's revulsion at the apparently staged elections in Iran, the United States should be prepared to talk to the Iranian government.

New Yorker: The Iran Show

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:16:10 -0400

Laura Secor describes Iran's show trials for politicians, students, and activists accused of colluding with foreigners in the aftermath of the disputed presidential elections.