Ideas
‘A Better Iran Deal’ Is Just Wishful Thinking
The probability of sanctions eroding if Congress torpedoes the international agreement is greater than the prospect of tougher sanctions.
Policy
Landmark Iran Deal Gains Enough Support To Override GOP Veto
With the backing of Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Democrats now have enough votes in the Senate to ensure the nuclear agreement survives.
Ideas
10 Responses to Iran-Deal Skeptics
The top lobbyist for the agreement, along with John Kerry’s former chief of staff, tackle a prominent critic’s questions for President Obama.
Ideas
Survey: 2/3 of Natsec Pros Give Iran Deal Thumbs Down
A Defense One survey finds deep skepticism among U.S. active-duty military and civilian government employees in national-security jobs.
Policy
10 Questions for President Obama About the Iran Deal
It is not too late to strengthen the nuclear agreement, a prominent critic says.
Ideas
What Iran Deal Critics Don't Understand About Iran
To Iranians at home and abroad, the agreement isn't a bet on a suspect regime, but on its people.
Ideas
Don’t Let the Iran Deal Become 2016’s Swift Boat
Opponents are attacking the Iran Deal with everything they’ve got—almost all of it entirely fabricated and unsupported by the entire nuclear expert community.
Policy
Congressional Democrats Not Yet Sold On Iran Deal
Public skepticism of the agreement may trump political loyalty — not to mention its merits or failings.
Threats
A Better Deal With Iran Is Possible
A congressional “no” doesn’t have to mean “no, never.” It can also mean “not now, not this way.” Here’s what a better deal might look like.
Threats
An Iraq Combat Vet Looks at the Iran Deal
I fought alongside men and women to prevent a Mideast dictator from obtaining WMD; this deal represents a better way.
Policy
How President Marco Rubio Would Undo the Iran Deal
The Florida senator doesn't think Congress can block the deal, which he thinks Tehran will disregard and exploit. So here's what he'd do if he gets to the Oval Office.
Policy
Urging Support for Iran Deal, Obama Invokes Iraq War Runup
The president argued Wednesday that a vote for the nuclear agreement would break from the mindset that led to the 2003 invasion.
Policy
September Will Be Make or Break Month for the Iran Deal in Congress
The August recess will give leaders and outside groups ample time to drum up support for their sides.
Ideas
9 Reasons the Iran Deal Makes Sense
Iran’s nuclear ambitions will long remain a cardinal challenge for the United States and its allies. The current agreement puts them in the best position to meet this challenge.
Policy
An Iran-Deal Skeptic Becomes a Supporter
California Representative Adam Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, has decided to come out in favor of the nuclear agreement.
Policy
Three Cabinet Secretaries Crashed John McCain's Iran Hearing
The Armed Services Chairman makes it known he didn’t ask Secretary of State John Kerry, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to testify on the Iran deal — the Pentagon did.
Ideas
Obama's Unnecessary and Risky Foreign Policy Gamble
The President's supporters say he's taking America 'out of the rut of history' with Iran, but he's actually making a generational mistake.
Ideas
The Iran Deal and the Future of Nuclear Nonproliferation Efforts
Negotiations with Tehran show that the global nuclear order works best as a coherent whole. But each component faces real challenges in order to keep the peace.
Policy