Ideas
Stop Fearing Iran and Back the Free Syrian Army
The Free Syrian Army has done everything the U.S. has asked of them. It’s time to help them before it’s too late. By Oubai Shahbandar and Michael Pregent
Threats
In the War Against ISIS, Iran Is Not – and Will Not Be – a Friend to the US
In the fight against the Islamic State, your enemy’s enemy is not automatically your friend. By Bobby Ghosh
Threats
Iranians Mark 35th Anniversary of Hostage Crisis With Protests
Iranians marked the anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by hosting a series of anti-American rallies. By Adam Chandler
Threats
Iran's 'Boots on the Ground' in Iraq Could Backfire on US Interests
As the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows. Most forget, however, that wars can produce even more perverse partners. By Graham Allison
Threats
This Is the Roadmap for Closing a Nuclear Deal With Iran
Iran will likely wait out the clock on the Nov. 24 nuclear agreement while telling everyone it's no big deal. Here's what the U.S. can do in the meantime. By Steve LeVine
Threats
Iran Could Be Complying With the Interim Nuclear Deal
Depending on whom you ask, the country is taking steps to ensure transparency as international inspectors investigate. By Adam Chandler
Ideas
The Last Step to an Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington is too focused on Iran’s ability to enrich nuclear material instead of our ability to watch them. By Greg Thielmann
Threats
How Iran Scammed America Out of a Nuclear Deal
A year ago, Iran was in crisis. Now it’s on the verge of a diplomatic triumph. By David Frum
Threats
Why Is the US Yielding to Iran Now?
The Obama administration does not need to make nuclear concessions to Tehran to gain its support against ISIL. By David Frum
Policy
Iran Says the West Should Step Aside in the Fight Against ISIL
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he believes 'the right solution to this quandary comes from within the region.' By Kaveh Waddell
Policy
Republicans Want to Mandate a Vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal
A group of senators said late Wednesday that sanctions would be automatically reimposed if the White House does not consult Congress. By Clara Ritger
Ideas
With Talks Extended, U.S. Poised to 'Put a Lid' on Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear program has been boxed in. Now the West has a few more months to put a lid on it. By Joe Cirincione
Threats
Iran Talks Come Up Empty as Deadline Nears
After 5 days, negotiators have not swayed Iran over uranium enrichment levels as the July 20 deadline approaches. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
Iranian Hackers Target U.S. Military Officials With Elaborate Social Media Scam
Posing as journalists and contractors, Iranian actors looked to connect to military and policy leaders. By Marina Koren
Threats
Iran Is Eliminating More Than Half of Its Weapons-Capable Uranium
Hoping to ease its neighbors' concerns, Tehran is sticking to an agreement made in November to prove its refinement process will not lead to a nuke in Iran's hands. By Diane Barnes
Ideas
Leave Ballistic Missiles Out of the Iran Nuclear Talks
It made sense to go after Iran’s missiles a few years ago. Not anymore. By Greg Thielmann
Ideas
Don't Look Now, But the Iran Deal Is Working
Don’t look now – but Iran is complying, erasing Bibi’s cartoon bomb, and making even Gen. David Petraeus a believer. By Joe Cirincione
Policy
Rand Paul (Sort of) Clarifies His Position on Iran
Calling it 'strategic ambiguity' ahead of the 2016 election, the Republican senator tries to explain his stance on a nuclear Iran. By Philip Bump
Ideas
A Formula for Success with Iran
As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph Cirincione
Policy