India’s Need for Iran’s Oil a Sticking Point for U.S. and Its Sanctions Regime
The United States is threatening to also sanction India if it doesn’t observe U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Lies, Damn Lies, and Sanctions
Placating Israel is the underlying purpose of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Iran Errata: Iran War Hawks Can’t Have It Both Ways
Led astray by conventional wisdom about Iran? We’re here to help.
Iran: Willing to Deal
The West’s sanctions on Iran are hurting the country’s middle class and marginalizing the country’s pragmatists. But they can neither cripple Iran’s economy nor halt its nuclear program.
An Alternative to War with Iran
With diplomacy getting short shrift, Western containment of a nuclear Iran may be the only alternative to war in an increasingly militaristic climate.
New Iran Sanctions Would Do More Harm than Good
Far beyond penalizing the people directly involved in Iran’s nuclear program, these sanctions would negatively affect Iran’s entire civilian population.
This Is Not What Containment Looks Like
Washington’s approach toward Iran does not even merit a label, because there is no coherent policy — just a series of actions lurching toward a potential regional war.
Dissecting Iran’s Economic Jihad
Despite international sanctions imposed by the West, Iran’s socioeconomic position has improved greatly as it takes advantage of high oil prices to build relationships with growing powers.
How the Farm Lobby Distorts U.S. Foreign Policy
Getting around sanctions is only one of many ways that the Farm Lobby has undercut U.S. foreign policy.
Iran’s Adventures in Latin America
While the United States is is trying to isolate Iran, Iran is making friends in America’s backyard.
‘Smart Sanctions’ on Iran are Dumb
The Obama administration is tightening its sanctions against Iran — but this is not a smart policy.
It’s “Groundhog Day” All Over Again in Pyongyang
The United States is sanctioning North Korea at the worst time — for itself, as well as them.
60-Second Expert: U.S.-Iran Relations
It is in the best interest of both countries to sit down and negotiate.
It’s Time to Step up Diplomacy with Iran
High-level diplomatic engagement would benefit both the international community and Iran itself.
Iran, Brazil, Turkey and the Ghost of Lord Palmerston
If the U.S. thinks the Russians are going to have a falling out with the Turks over the Iran sanctions, then delusion is the order of the day in Washington.