Meir Javedanfar

Meir Javedanfar

Meir Javedanfar is an Iranian - Israeli Middle East analyst and the co-author of 'The Nuclear Sphinx of Tehran: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and The State of Iran'. He teaches the Contemporary Iranian Politics course at the Interdisciplinary Centre in Herzliya, Israel. You can follow him on Twitter @Meir_J

Featured Articles

  1. Iran: Between U.S. and a Hard Place

    Central AsiaPolitics

    Iran’s supreme leader has built much of his legitimacy around demonizing the United States. So what could he really offer in talks with the U.S.?

  1. Will Iran Lash Out at Weak Israel?

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    A cornered Iranian supreme leader might be tempted to boost his domestic standing by lashing out at Israel. Israel is ill-equipped to respond.

  2. Iran’s Imperfect Trap for Obama

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    The threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz could come back to haunt Iran’s leaders. Still, Obama will be wary of becoming the second president to come unstuck over Iran.

  3. Embassy Siege Sign of What’s Ahead?

    UncategorizedIran

    The attack on the British Embassy in Iran was a troubling escalation. If the attack was ordered by the supreme leader’s son, it could be just the start.

  4. Memo to Iran: Obama Won’t Let It Go

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has strengthened the hand of those calling for tougher action. But the U.S. should open the diplomacy door wider.

  5. Why Israel Won’t Go It Alone

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    With speculation intensifying over whether Israel is planning to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, it’s worth remembering that it’s the U.S. that will have the ultimate say.

  6. Ahmadinejad: Iran’s Last President?

    Central AsiaPoliticsIran

    Iran’s supreme leader has hinted that the country's presidency could be eliminated. It’s a clear warning to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.