Iran
May 21, 2019
Gulf Arabs Caught between U.S. “Fire and Fury” and Iranian “Strategic Recklessness”
Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate Arab and Muslim support, anticipating intensified confrontation or diplomacy.

May 16, 2019
Amid Saber-Rattling in the Crisis with Iran, Voices of Caution Emerge
While some urge confrontation, powerful voices of reason emerge.

May 16, 2019
Tehran’s Strategy: Heroic Flexibility, Strategic Patience, or Active Resistance?
Iran's political factions appear to have their own distinct perceptions of the Trump administration’s Iran policy and try hard to take advantage of that policy in their factional struggle for power.

May 3, 2019
Back to Zero: U.S. Scraps Iran Sanctions Waivers
The end to oil-import waivers comes just as OPEC and its allies were starting to enjoy the fruits of their oil production cut agreement, and the fallout from the policy to drive Iranian exports down to zero is already being felt in the volatile oil market.

Mar 19, 2019
Looking to Elections, Supreme Leader Places Allies in Key Positions
Khamenei’s moves to consolidate his power have led to growing speculation in Iran that the position of its president – current or future – will be far less significant in how the country is led.

Mar 15, 2019
As U.S. Sanctions Bite, Iran Flexes Diplomatic Muscles in Iraq and Syria
Rouhani's trip to Iraq and Assad's to Iran show that Tehran and its allies are determined to maintain alliances.

Feb 25, 2019
More Tax and Fewer Petrodollars: Iran Prepares to Face Sanctions
The return of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, banking, and shipping sectors is expected to put more pressure on the Iranian economy in 2019.

Feb 14, 2019
Warsaw Ministerial Highlights Challenges Facing Anti-Iran Coalition
Western cohesion on Iran and Arab-Israeli cooperation both seem stalled as headaches mount for Tehran.
