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 […]
Samore Wants to Talk to Iran…But Just Not Yet
Gary Samore doesn’t believe that negotiations with Iran should be pursued under the current administration. Instead, he thinks Bush should work towards another round of UN sanctions and leave the dialogue up to the next administration. In his presentation at the Woodrow Wilson Center entitled “Prospects for an Iranian Nuclear Deal”, Samore argued that Bush […]
Events for the Month of January
Happy New Year everyone! As DC slowly comes back to life after the holidays, calendars are being filled with events. However, with recent incidents in Pakistan and Kenya overshadowing all other news, there are few Iran related discussions and panels scheduled thus far. But I will definitely keep you posted as more appear. Click here for more […]