By Samuel M. Hickey The United States and Iran appear to be circling in on an informal, unwritten understanding to prevent the simmering nuclear crisis from boiling over. Avoiding a nuclear crisis in the Middle East is in the United States’ interest, particularly as Washington remains preoccupied with other parts of the world. The Biden […]
Middle East
Will the secretive US-Iran talks deliver breakthrough or crumble in disappointment?
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with TRT World about the United States conducting indirect negotiations with Iran. Watch here
Yom Kippur War
From October 6-25, 1973, an Arab coalition led by Egypt and Syria led an attack on Israel that could have led to a confrontation between nuclear-armed powers. With the Cold War in the backdrop, the threat of nuclear war remained ever present during the three weeks of hostilities. Three days into the conflict, the Israeli […]
Op-ed: An Israel-Arab Air Defense Coalition Could Harm the Middle East
Research Analyst Samuel Hickey authored an op-ed in The National Interest arguing that the thrust of U.S. involvement in the Middle East should put diplomatic engagement first. “In preparation for President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East this week, a secret meeting of military officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel […]
Biden left with few options on Iran as nuclear talks stall
Research Analyst Samuel Hickey spoke to ABC News about the Biden administration’s options as the window for a diplomatic resolution to Iran’s advancing nuclear program continues to close. The U.S. also has little room to maneuver, says Sam Hickey, an analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. “There are a lot of political […]
