The coming clash: Why Iran will divide Europe from the United States
Europe must salvage the nuclear deal with Iran and step-up robust diplomacy with Teran on regional issues
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What if Trump decertifies the Iran deal?
European countries must coordinate a vigorous response to prevent Trump from derailing the nuclear accord
Mohammad Javad Zarif: “Security cannot be purchased”
Powerful argument from Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif – “Security cannot be purchased” – at ECFR's 10th anniversary council meeting.
Europe must combat Trumpization of Middle East
Europeans should provide President Trump with a more sober assessment of the causes of the region’s crises and support de-escalation initiatives before things spiral out of control
Iran’s Elections: what you need to know
On May 19, the Islamic Republic of Iran holds presidential elections, the first following the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement. Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is running…
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An Emerging Trump Doctrine on Iran? Implications for the Middle East & Europe
How far will the White House double down on this confrontational rhetoric? Will the US undertake measures targeting Iran that could threaten US security interests in the region?
Europe should act fast to preserve the Iran nuclear deal
As Tehran and Washington are relapsing into the rhetoric of war and conflict, Europe should focus on minimizing confrontation between them
The new power couple: Russia and Iran in the Middle East
Joint military operations in Syria have brought Russia and Iran relations closer than at any point since World War II
Iran’s evolutionary road to reform
Reformists leaders have disappointed hopes for change before. Yet Hassan Rouhani benefits from a unique opportunity
Is the Iran-Saudi cold war heating up?
Each must do more to avoid interfering in the other’s domestic secu