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Cliff Notes on the May 2013 IAEA Report on Iran

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

By Kelsey Davenport, Daryl G. Kimball, and Greg Thielmann The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) May 2013 quarterly report on Iran’s nuclear program indicates that Tehran is continuing to move forward on its nuclear program, installing more advanced centrifuges and … Continue reading →

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Better Odds on Iran Negotiations After Almaty?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

By Kelsey Davenport Career Ambassador Thomas Pickering said at a Feb. 25 Arms Control Association event that he would be “willing to put a little money” on progress toward a positive outcome in negotiations with Iran in 2013.  After the … Continue reading →

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A First Look at the February 2013 IAEA Report on Iran

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

By Tom Z. Collina and Kelsey Davenport According to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) February 2013 quarterly report on Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran is continuing to develop its nuclear program and slowly enhancing its nuclear weapons breakout potential. While … Continue reading →

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The November 2012 IAEA Report on Iran and Its Implications

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

By Kelsey Davenport, Daryl G. Kimball, and Greg Thielmann The new quarterly report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran’s nuclear program, which is now in circulation, finds that Tehran has continued to install more centrifuges for uranium … Continue reading →

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Ashton on Next Steps for P5+1 Talks with Iran

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

By Kelsey Davenport On Tuesday September 18, the top negotiators for the P5+1 and Iran met in Istanbul to continue discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. This was the first time that EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian nuclear … Continue reading →

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Clarifying the Record on Iran’s Alleged Nuclear Weapons Program

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

By Greg Thielmann and Kelsey Davenport The Associated Press reported from Vienna September 11 that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has received “new and significant intelligence” regarding the potential military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program, particularly in the area … Continue reading →

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The P5+1+1?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

By Kelsey Davenport With no new high-level talks between the P5+1 and Iran on the calendar, it may be time to consider alternative diplomatic means for engaging with Tehran on its contentious nuclear program. On Friday an interesting case was … Continue reading →

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Sanctions Squeeze Too Tight?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

  By Kelsey Davenport The Administration and Congress are increasing the pressure on Tehran, but in their attempts to tighten the squeeze with further restrictive measures this week, cracks in the international support for sanctions are beginning to show. The … Continue reading →

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Ex-Iranian Envoy Mousavian Suggests Zero Stockpile of 20% Uranium

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

By Kelsey Davenport and Greg Thielmann This week, former Iranian nuclear envoy Hossein Mousavian presented a fresh take on the 20 percent uranium enrichment issue. With the next round of nuclear talks in danger of bogging down over Iran’s right … 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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