
In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Emily Hawthorne about the negotiations that began last month regarding a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.
In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Emily Hawthorne about the negotiations that began last month regarding a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.
By cozying up with a rival of its longtime ally Iran, Damascus could find itself lodged in a battle for influence.
The White House is expected to approve some weapons deals, but only if Abu Dhabi and Riyadh’s behavior stays aligned with U.S. regional goals.
Tehran will aim to balance increased cooperation with Beijing by pursuing sanctions relief from the U.S. and overall deeper ties with Western countries.
An alliance between Jewish and Islamic right-wing factions is becoming increasingly plausible in order to fend off challenges from Israel’s secular community.
By Ryan Bohl
The need to secure sanctions relief will limit Iran's response to the suspected act of Israeli sabotage, though any retaliation will increase global scrutiny on the newly restarted nuclear talks.