CIA nominee: Iran-bashing good for politicians, bad for US interests
While much attention has been paid to John Brennan’s policy on drones during his tenure as chief counterterrorism advisor to President Obama, surprisingly less has been given to his positions on Iran. Slotted to be the new head of the CIA by President Obama, Brennan faced a confirmation hearing in the Senate last week that […]
What Obama’s new team may mean for diplomatic progress with Iran
The commencement of President Obama’s second term in office brings a whole host of updates to his administration. With old advisors and secretaries departing and a new national security team being formed, several of these changes may have direct implications on future talks with Iran. Foremost among these is the recent Senate confirmation of John […]