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Iran

War in Gaza: The 40-Year Anniversary of the Lebanese War in Practice

Posted on November 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/30/2012
Like the war in 1982, the Israelis were testing in Gaza new approaches to military operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Gaza strip, Iran, Israel

The Latest IAEA Report on Iran: A Clear Statement in a Deteroriating Middle East Situation

Posted on November 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/21/2012
It is clear that Iran is navigating the international community towards a nuclear future, and not just in the civilian energy sector.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged IAEA, Iran

US Policy Toward Iran in Obama’s Second Term: In the Jet Wash?

Posted on November 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2012
The Arab Spring has been replaced by regional confrontation.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Obama administration

The Middle East and North Korea: CTBT Hard Cases

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/19/2012
The current nuclear crises involving Iran and North Korea make it unlikely that either of these two countries will soon join the CTBT.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged CTBT, egypt, Iran, Israel, North Korea, nuclear

Azerbaijan and Iran: Cousins in Conflict

Posted on October 8, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/08/2012
Iranian threats against Azerbaijan have sharply escalated in recent months.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Azerbaijan, Iran

Iran: Ankara’s Partner or Rival?

Posted on August 7, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/07/2012
In his series on Iran, Richard Weitz looks at the Iranian relationship with Turkey.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq, Turkey

Iran’s Widening Tool Box in Iraq

Posted on August 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/03/2012
In a series on Iran and Iraq, Richard Weitz looks at Iran's efforts to expand its influence in this key country.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq

The Iranian Offensive in Iraq: The Initial Push

Posted on July 30, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/30/2012
In a series on Iran and Iraq, Richard Weitz looks at the initial Iranian offensive in Iraq as the U.S. forces withdrew.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Iran, Iraq
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