1. Election Year = No Iran Deal

    Central Asia Politics Iran

    There are increasing signs that a breakthrough over Iran’s nuclear program could be in reach. But don’t expect Barack Obama to clutch at it yet.

  2. Why the Right Hated the Iran Talks

    Central Asia Security Iran

    The weekend talks on Iran’s nuclear program were hailed by many as progress. But the American right doesn’t see things that way.

  3. Iran Deal Possible, Just Not Now

    Central Asia Security Iran

    With the U.S. in a presidential election year, don’t expect a major breakthrough at the talks that have started on Iran’s nuclear program. But compromise may come next year.

  4. A Blueprint for Solving the Iran Crisis

    Central Asia Security Iran

    There’s much pessimism surrounding this week’s scheduled talks over Iran’s nuclear program. But a quid pro quo approach offers a solution.

  5. Can Japan Break the Iran Impasse?

    East Asia Security Japan

    Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is determined to break the impasse over Iran. But does Japan’s government welcome his initiative?

  6. Middle East Peace Set to Break Out?

    Central Asia Security Iran

    Despite some of the recent bluster and bloodshed over Iran and Syria, developments this month suggest that there may be light at the end of the tunnel.

  7. What Iran’s Election Means

    Central Asia Politics Iran

    Iranians are heading to the polls for parliamentary elections. The results will give a big clue about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s intentions.