Joe Biden has vowed to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal. In a recent report for Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Ellie Geranmayeh looks at what concrete steps can be taken by the United States, Iran, and Europe to bring all parties to the nuclear deal back into full compliance, noting that time is of the essence.
Victory for Joe Biden is likely to bring three big policy shifts in the region, opening new possibilities and challenges for Europeans
A broad range of political and financial problems are likely to prevent Iran from importing advanced weapons systems in the coming years
After a humiliating defeat at the UN Security Council, Washington will seek snapback sanctions to sabotage what is left of the nuclear deal. Britain, France, and Germany can still keep it alive until after the US election.
Iran’s rumoured talks with China on a partnership agreement could have significant economic benefits and provide it with valuable geopolitical bargaining chips
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will have to decide whether to support the US cause to extend the UN embargo or oppose it. But neither option is ideal.
European governments and the EU should press the US to strengthen the humanitarian exemptions in its Iran sanctions
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European governments must seek to dissuade the US from using Iraq as a new battlefield in its struggle with Iran.
European countries and businesses are unlikely to escape the impact of US extraterritorial measures on China, Russia, and Turkey.