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The Folly of an “Interim” Agreement with IranAn "interim" nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran seems likely, and would be a grave mistake for the United States.
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Israel’s Laser Air Defense RevolutionIsrael's "Iron Beam" laser air defense system is being deployed in the field and offers the first cost-effective response to drone warfare.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: The Iran Nuclear TalksThe negotiations are fraught with a history of enmity and a lack of trust, even as both Washington and Tehran seek a narrow deal.
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Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies and Director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars
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Does Trump’s Change to U.S.-Syria Relations Affect Refugees?Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria and meet with its new president is a major shift in U.S.-Syria relations, but it may not be an indicator that Syrian refugees should return home any time soon.
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The Iran Nuclear Talks, With Karim SadjadpourKarim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program.
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Media Briefing: Trump in the Middle EastCFR experts discuss President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to the Gulf region, including what the trip could signify for Iran nuclear negotiations, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and U.S. policy in the Middle East.
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Trump’s Persian Gulf Visit: Regional Conflict Clouds a Business AgendaPresident Donald Trump is again kicking off a presidential term by traveling to friendly Gulf states to transact business, but could find his trip overshadowed by Mideast tensions.
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Rubio's Reforms at State: Good Steps and BadSecretary of State Rubio is right to place Palestinian affairs under the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, but would be wrong to eliminate the position of U.S. Security Coordinator.
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Where the U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Are HeadedThe two countries held their first meeting in seven years to discuss Iran’s contentious nuclear program. Here’s what could come next.
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The Talks in Oman: Round One Goes to IranNegotiations between Iran and the United States began on April 12, and round one clearly went to Iran.
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Deal or No Deal (Iran, Not Tariffs)The type of deal likely to emerge from U.S.-Iran talks tomorrow on Tehran’s nuclear program will depend on what’s changed and what remains the same since the agreement was negotiated during the Barack Obama administration in 2015.
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What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny amid its flaring conflict with Israel.
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The Palestinian Authority Continues to Teach Hate and to Reward TerrorThe Palestinian Authority has violated new promises to stop teaching hate in its school textbooks and stop rewarding terrorists for their crimes.
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The Trump Administration’s Approach to the Middle EastPanelists discuss the Trump administration’s role in the Israel-Hamas peace negotiations, U.S. relations with other Middle East countries, and the administration’s priorities regarding U.S. involvement and stability in the region. This meeting is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Trump administration. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of the discussion portion of this event will be posted on the CFR website.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: The New Era of Economic WarfareThe United States leveraged its dominance of the global financial system to deploy powerful sanctions against adversaries, but excessive use risks diminishing their strength.