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The Case For a US-Iran Mini Deal

The Case For a US-Iran Mini Deal

As tensions persist and the Iran nuclear deal hangs in the balance, Kaveh L. Afrasiabi casts a look at the challenges faced by both sides, including the influence of third parties, domestic politics, and conflicting leadership preferences that are making a successful resolution increasingly difficult.

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Will Iran Move towards Détente with Saudi Arabia?

Will Iran Move towards Détente with Saudi Arabia?

While Hassan Rouhani's strong language against Donald Trump attracted attention of the international media, in his speech for the Iranian diplomats, the president also offered a reconciliation with regional states including Saudi Arabia. Is this a sign of Tehran's shift in Middle East policy?

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Should Iran Pivot to East?

Should Iran Pivot to East?

Former diplomat Ali Khorram discusses the recurrent motif of Iran’s ‘turn towards East’ policy and closer relations with China and Russia.

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