Can Iran Transparency Overcome Covert Nuclear Past? By Edward P. Levine A recurrent issue regarding Iran’s nuclear programs is how to address its history of covert nuclear activities, including efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Earlier this month, 354 members of US Congress sent Secretary of State John Kerry a letter warning that “Iran’s willingness to […]
Letter to Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel on Iran’s Nuclear History
Laicie Heeley, Director of Middle East and Defense Policy at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, signed onto a letter critiquing efforts by Chairman Ed Royce and Ranking Member Elliot Engel to thwart a nuclear deal with Iran on the basis of the possible military dimensions (PMD) of its nuclear history. Sep 18, 2014 […]
Voice of America Article on Iran negotiations quotes Amb. Peter Galbraith
Elusive Deal With Iran Could Yield Foreign Policy Legacy for Obama August 31, 2014 by Catherine Maddux A 15-minute phone call made just under a year ago may be what historians say set the stage for a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran – if one is achieved by a November 24 deadline. The call between […]
War on the Rocks Publishes Story on P5+1 Iran negotiations by Laicie Heeley & Gen. Robert Gard
Iran Negotiations Cannot be Based on “Breakout” Alone By Laicie Heeley & Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard Negotiators from the P5+1 and Iran have agreed on four more months, beyond the original July 20 deadline, to ensure that they are able to negotiate the best deal on Iran’s nuclear program. But some of the toughest […]
CNN Publishes Op-Ed on Iran Negotiations by Brig. Gen. John H. Johns and Angela Canterbury
Why it’s right to keep talking to Iran World powers announced late Friday the need for an extension of negotiations as diplomats work to achieve a comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear program. This is an opportunity we can’t forgo. Diplomacy must be given the chance to succeed, lest we live with the probable consequences of […]
