Making Lemonade Out of Lemons in Tehran?
For many Western observers, perhaps the most confusing aspect of Iranian politics over the past 15 years has been the conflicting statements emanating from the Islamic Republic.
Back to the Future in Iran’s Election
Back to the Future in Iran’s ElectionThursday, May 16, 2013 By: Reza Marashi & Sahar Namazikhah (Special to National Interest) As the field of candidates for Iran’s presidential election takes shape, the most intriguing entry into the race is Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. His candidacy is a threat to all other candidates–and more critically, […]
Three Paths toward a Nuclear Deal with Iran
Three Paths toward a Nuclear Deal with Iran Tuesday, May 14, 2013 By: Reza Marashi (Special to Ploughshares Fund) 1) Balance the offer sheet. 2) Broaden the discussion. 3) Start with the end in mind.
NIAC Presents Iran Sanctions Report on Capitol Hill
Over seventy Congressional staff members attended a Capitol Hill briefing on Wednesday presenting the new report by NIAC that examines the impact of sanctions on Iran’s nuclear policy.
Report: Why Sanctions On Iran Aren’t Working
Iran is currently facing the most severe and strictest sanctions ever imposed on a country. Though these measures seek to curb Iranian nuclear ambitions, a recent IAEA report suggests continued nuclear advances by Iran. This begs the question: are sanctions affecting Tehran’s nuclear calculus? New report explains why economic pain has not caused Tehran to shift its nuclear policy
Red Line: Iran, Israel, and the Bomb
NIAC’s Research Director, Reza Marashi, speaks before the World Affairs of Western Michigan. Marashi discusses why a nuclear armed Iran is considered so dangerous to U.S. and Israeli interests, and what’s prevented Iran from reaching a deal year after year.
Huffington Post: Tightening The Noose
The research director at NIAC, Reza Marashi, speaks to Huffington Post Live on the latest U.S sanctions on Iran.
Huffington Post: VP Meets Syria Leaders
NIAC’s Reza Marashi joins a panel of experts to discuss Vice President Biden’s meeting with Syrian opposition leaders and foreign ministers from Russia and Iran.
Al Jazeera: Iran’s Media – The New Red Lines
Reza Marashi from the US-based National Iranian-American Council offers essential perspective, and the countervailing voice is Hillary Mann Leverett.
Pacifia Radio: Sanctions Spark Health Crisis in Iran
As U.S. and E.U. sanctions tighten around Iran, we’ll explore the impact of these sanctions on access to essential medicines and medical equipment for ordinary Iranians. With shortages increasing and more life-saving medicines becoming unavailable, is Iran reaching a crisis point? We’ll speak with Reza Marashi from the National Iranian American Council about the […]
Obama’s Moment of Truth on Iran
As Barack Obama begins his second term as president, the United States faces a moment of truth in its slow-burning conflict with Iran. Fortunately, re-elected presidents have a unique mandate to pursue game-changing policies — and Obama has a particular opportunity to reverse America’s failing strategy toward Iran.
Step by Step with Iran
As the U.S.-Iran conflict reaches the precipice of a war that both sides would independently seek to avoid, Washington and Tehran must not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. There is no guarantee that diplomacy will succeed. But there is no way to know for sure unless the U.S. puts sanctions relief on the table.