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.

Policy

Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on the Iran Deal

Eighteen candidates opposed, four in favor.

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

From ‘No Deal is Better Than A Bad Deal’ to ‘This Deal or War’

Senators bristle at White House warnings, calling them an attempt to force the Iran nuclear agreement down U.S. lawmakers’ throats.