Category Archives: Middle East

Next Steps on Iran After Baghdad and the New IAEA Report

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

By Daryl G. Kimball This week in Baghdad, the P5+1 group (the United States, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the U.K.)–led by EU Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton–met for two days with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council … Continue reading →

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U.S. Position on Iran Enrichment: More Public Recognition Than Policy Shift

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

By Peter Crail An April 27 Los Angeles Times story reports that “U.S. officials said they might agree to let Iran continue enriching uranium up to 5% purity, which is the upper end of the range for most civilian uses, … Continue reading →

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Priorities for the Renewed Nuclear Talks with Iran

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

By Daryl G. Kimball and Greg Thielmann After a 15-month hiatus, the P5+1 and Iran will finally meet again to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program on Saturday, April 14 in Istanbul. Iran’s diplomatic encounter with the six powers – China, France, … Continue reading →

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Kahl and Kroenig Debate Timing and Utility of Iran Strike

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

By Ari Kattan Colin Kahl and Matthew Kroenig engaged in  another debate last week in their ongoing back-and-forth over the timing and utility of a potential preventive attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.  The now-famous debate between these two former Defense … Continue reading →

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February 2012 IAEA Report on Iran: An Initial Review

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

(UPDATED at 7:50pm EST) By Peter Crail and Daryl G. Kimball The latest quarterly IAEA report on Iran is now in circulation and provides an updated summary of Iran’s nuclear activities and capabilities. The Feb. 24 report suggests that Iran … Continue reading →

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Iran Responds to P5+1 Offer for New Talks

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

By Peter Crail Iran’s formal response to the P5+1 expressing a willingness to discuss its nuclear program helps pave the way for the first such meeting in over a year. The two sides should now work to begin sustained negotiations … Continue reading →

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U.S. Intelligence Assessment of Iran’s Nuclear Program: Essentials Remain the Same

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

By Greg Thielmann The United States’ intelligence community’s judgments on Iran’s nuclear program have not fundamentally changed from those revealed in its controversial 2007 National Intelligence Estimate. In presenting the intelligence community’s annual “Worldwide Threat Assessment” to the Senate Committee … Continue reading →

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Negotiating with Iran: “Buy Low, Sell High”

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

By Greg Thielmann U.S. policy-makers grappling with the Iranian nuclear challenge require the same psychological insight required for success in playing the stock market. The advice, “buy low, sell high,” may be obvious, but it is difficult to apply in … Continue reading →

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Senate Approach on Iran Sanctions May Prove Counterproductive

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

By Benjamin Seel The different approaches to Iran sanctions of the Senate and President Obama’s administration were on full display in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing room on Dec. 1. The Senate approach, articulated in the form of an … Continue reading →

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The IAEA’s Report on the Military Dimensions of Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

By Daryl G. Kimball, Peter Crail, and Greg Thielmann NOTE: For a more detailed summary and analysis of the IAEA’s November 8 report, see www.armscontrol.org The IAEA report and annex released today provides disturbing and “credible” additional details regarding Iranian … Continue reading →

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