As with Saudi Arabia, the U.S. has long kept bad company: the Shah of Iran, Pinochet, the Greek Colonels, the contras.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia: A Toxic Alliance
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Iran
A Kumbaya Moment for the Middle East? Hardly.
Despite Washington’s move toward detente with Iran, other regional conflicts — especially in Israel-Palestine, where an “intifada of knives” is underway — are looking as volatile as ever.
An Inevitable Triumvirate: Syria, Russia, and Iran
An influx of Iranian troops into Syria is complementing Russian airstrikes in attempting to shore up the Assad regime.
Career Kiss of Death: Asking Why Iran Has to Be Our Enemy
“Realists” in government or foreign policy analysis don’t question whether Iran is an enemy.
Jason Rezaian Guilty … of Loving Iran Too Much
Washington Post reporter and Iranian-American Jason Rezaian loved Iran too much to leave.
The Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015
A prescription for fueling an intensified Middle-East arms race.
While Making Peace With It, U.S. Enables Israel to Attack Iran
The United States may equip Israel with weapons to attack nuclear energy sites in Iran.
After Obama: Clinton vs. Sanders
Hillary Clinton just laid out a hawkish foreign policy vision in a major speech. How do her views stack up against those of Bernie Sanders, her challenger from the left?
Cardin and Bennet’s Iran Nuclear Deal Duplicity
The legislation sponsored by Democratic Sens. Benjamin Cardin and Michael Bennet to accompany the Iran nuclear deal would include increased funding for Israeli security.
Opposition to Iran Deal Fueled by Hatred of Hezbollah and Hamas
Those opposed to the Iran deal worry that the subsequent easing of economic sanctions will enable Iran to increase its support for Hezbollah and Hamas.