“Bold leadership from the White House is needed,” said Lt. General (ret. USA) Robert Gard PhD, Chairman of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and member of the Council on Foreign Relations. “After decades of stagnation, hopping from one crisis to another with Iran, the negotiators are in a position to develop a proposal that will ensure that Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon and put its nuclear program under stricter controls by the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
Chuck Hagel Confirmation Hearing: 3 Reasons It Matters
By Laicie Heeley This article originally appeared on PolicyMic on January 25, 2013. On January 31, the Senate will have its first chance to question Chuck Hagel, the President’s somewhat-controversial nominee for secretary of defense. Wonks such as myself will be glued to the screen, but unless you have a specific interest in the subject, […]
Iran Sanctions and the Big Picture: A Closer Look at a New Report
The Project on U.S. Middle East Nonproliferation Strategy recently released a report outlining – you guessed it – a Middle East nonproliferation strategy. The first section is on how to tackle Iran’s nuclear program. I took a closer look at some of the recommendations made in the report about how economic sanctions and diplomacy should play out in coming weeks and months…
Op-Ed: Sen. Robert Menendez can help solve Iran impasse
Today in the Star-Ledger, the major newspaper in my great home state of New Jersey, Laicie and I have an op-ed discussing the Senate’s role in upcoming negotiations with Iran. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is chaired by NJ Senator Robert Menendez, and our piece encourages Sen. Menendez to work with the administration on a diplomatic solution to the standoff.
Sen. Robert Menendez Can Help Solve Iran Impasse
Published in the Star-Ledger on January 10, 2013. Article summary below, click here to read full article. By Laicie Heeley and Usha Sahay As the president and Congress begin a new term, Iran’s nuclear program must be a priority. The coming months will be crucial if the U.S. hopes to overcome a decades-long impasse with […]
