Research & Publications: Iran

Iran - Recent Publications

Briefing
May 10, 2018
Bilal Y. Saab, Alex Vatanka, Randa Slim, Ahmad Majidyar, Gerald M. Feierstein, Gönül Tol and Marvin G. Weinbaum

The far-reaching impacts of Iran deal withdrawal

May 10, 2018
Bilal Y. Saab, Alex Vatanka, Randa Slim, Ahmad Majidyar, Gerald M. Feierstein, Gönül Tol and Marvin G. Weinbaum
In this special briefing, MEI experts Bilal Y. Saab, Alex Vatanka, Randa Slim, Ahmad Majidyar, Gerald Feierstein, Gonul Tol, and Marvin G. Weinbaum discuss President Trump's announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and its ramifications for the region.
May 9, 2018
John Calabrese

Is Asia Iran’s Energy Lifeline?

May 9, 2018
John Calabrese
This article first looks at the nature and sources of Iran’s chronic petroleum predicament. It briefly examines the progress and limitations of Iran’s post-JCPOA energy rebound, discusses the role that Iran’s major Asian energy partners played during and since the 2011-14 sanctions period, and considers whether they are likely to serve as Iran’s energy lifeline.
Briefing
May 7, 2018
Alex Vatanka and Randa Slim

Trump's goal in Iran is regime change

May 7, 2018
Alex Vatanka and Randa Slim
In this week's Monday Briefing, MEI experts Alex Vatanka and Randa Slim discuss President Trump's decision on whether to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, what this weekend's election results in Lebanon indicate about Hezbollah's standing in the country, and expectations for the outcome of Iraq's elections on May 12.
Monday Briefing
Apr 30, 2018
Charles Lister, Gerald M. Feierstein, W. Robert Pearson and Marvin G. Weinbaum

Iran and Israel come to blows

Apr 30, 2018
Charles Lister, Gerald M. Feierstein, W. Robert Pearson and Marvin G. Weinbaum
Apr 25, 2018
Ahmad Majidyar

Iran threatens to leave NPT and resume high-level enrichment as US and Europe mull "new deal"

Apr 25, 2018
Ahmad Majidyar
Monday Briefing
Apr 23, 2018
Gönül Tol, Paul Salem, Nathan Stock, Alex Vatanka, Gerald M. Feierstein and Marvin G. Weinbaum

Ankara’s early elections

Apr 23, 2018
Gönül Tol, Paul Salem, Nathan Stock, Alex Vatanka, Gerald M. Feierstein and Marvin G. Weinbaum
Apr 18, 2018
Ahmad Majidyar

Iran steps up Internet censorship as Khamenei declares war on Telegram

Apr 18, 2018
Ahmad Majidyar
Iraq
Apr 18, 2018
Hassan Mneimneh

Iraqi elections: crafting a democracy amid challenges

Apr 18, 2018
Hassan Mneimneh
In provinces where ISIS eradicated political structures and liquidated political opponents, attempts to revive political involvement are still tainted by a lack of trust in potential partners from outside the region and a lack of certainty in the future.

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