The Great Convergence with Iran
April 3, 2015 | What the Iran deal means for Tehran's nuclear program — and for the future of the Middle East.
Articles by Richard Javad Heydarian
How John Maynard Keynes Can Save the Arab Spring
July 1, 2014 | With secular autocrats and rigid Islamists equally discredited in the Arab world, the space is wide open for progressive democrats to save the Arab spring.
How Syria Brought the U.S. and Iran Together
October 1, 2013 | The emerging U.S.-Iran modus vivendi over Syria could be the beginning of the end for three decades of mutual hostility and estrangement.
What Went Right at Almaty
March 5, 2013 | Iran and the P5+1 powers are finally negotiating instead of just talking.
Towards a Grand Climate Compromise
November 28, 2012 | The climate conference in Doha is a diplomatic charade masquerading as a serious climate negotiation.
Raising the Stakes in Asia
October 25, 2012 | The growing U.S. military presence in Asia could backfire, giving birth to what it ostensibly seeks to prevent.
Staunching Syria’s Wounds
September 24, 2012 | As Syrian society slowly disintegrates, non-aligned states from the developing world may show the way forward to a diplomatic resolution.
Has the Developing World Abandoned Iran?
July 6, 2012 | Iran can no longer count on its partners in the developing world in its standoff with the West.
Dashed Hopes for Baghdad Breakthrough
June 1, 2012 | The West showed little flexibility in recent negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program as the hopes for a diplomatic solution grow dimmer.
Iran: Why This Time Is Different
May 3, 2012 | If the West can provide Iran the space to compromise on its nuclear program, the upcoming Baghdad talks just might yield a breakthrough.