Iran

John Kerry

John Kerry’s Next Challenge John Kerry’s Next Challenge

Confronting the war party on Ukraine

Jul 21, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama Correspondents' Dinner

Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal

Obama’s impatience with the stagecraft of the White House press conference hints at a long overdue rhetorical change.

Jul 17, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Javad Zarif

The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement

Yes, it will prevent Iran from developing nukes. But it could also transform the Middle East, bringing  order and peace to a region falling into chaos.

Jul 16, 2015 / The Editors

Iran Nuclear Deal Celebrations

Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past? Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past?

Yes, but only if they begin behaving like responsible governments instead of causes.

Jul 15, 2015 / Juan Cole

John Kerry Iran Deal

With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter

Diplomacy prevailed over warmongering. But reactionary forces on all sides are still trying to scuttle the deal.

Jul 14, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Senator Mitch McConnell

Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran

Members of Congress are threatening to sabotage the historic deal with Iran—a move that risks bringing us closer to war.

Jul 14, 2015 / NationAction

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums

Benjamin Netanyahu opts to welcome a likely Iran nuclear deal with a silly propaganda cartoon, exposing himself as the real joke.

Jul 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Iraqi army vehicle

Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed Washington’s Strategy in Iraq Has Failed

Why Iraq remains a quagmire after decades of intervention, trillions of dollars, the full weight of American military power, and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

Jun 25, 2015 / Peter Van Buren

How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President

How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President

Critics call him timid, but the president’s foreign policy has often been too aggressive—even at the risk of our long-term national interests.

Jun 2, 2015 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger

Cult Leader Will Tell Congress: Fight ISIS by Regime Change in Iran

Cult Leader Will Tell Congress: Fight ISIS by Regime Change in Iran Cult Leader Will Tell Congress: Fight ISIS by Regime Change in Iran

A controversial exiled Iranian opposition figure’s testimony shows how wacky the MEK is—and why Congress loves them so much.

Apr 28, 2015 / Ali Gharib

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