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  • Viewpoint
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    Will Trump “Finish the Job” in Iran?

    Jun 12, 2026Daniel Brumberg

    The US-Iranian ceasefire of April 8, 2026, may not withstand President Donald Trump’s June 11, 2026 threat to seize Iran’s Kharg Island and to take control of …

  • Policy Analysis
    IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Humanitarian Impact of the War on Iran

    Jun 3, 2026Yara M. Asi

    For the hundreds of children that attended the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, Saturday, February 28, 2026, probably began like any other d…

  • Policy Analysis
    OmanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Oman and the Iran War: Neutrality Under Strain

    May 28, 2026Gregory Aftandilian

    Oman has been thrust back into the diplomatic spotlight. On May 27, 2026, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Oman, a Gulf state that has maintained …

  • Policy Analysis
    Saudi ArabiaEnergy and Economics

    Vision 2030 and the Iran War: Saudi Arabia’s Resilience Under Strain

    May 28, 2026Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

    Three months after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2026, the conflict is at stalemate: The ceasefire that began on April 8, 2026, ha…

Multimedia

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    IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Complexities of US–Iran Diplomacy

    Apr 28, 2026

    Assal Rad breaks down the competing strategies, miscalculations, and sources of leverage shaping post‑war diplomacy between Iran and the Trump administration.

  • Infographic
    IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Conflicting Agendas of the Iran War

    Mar 27, 2026

    The Trump administration and Israel appear to stand united against Iran, but a closer look reveals a divide over what either nation hopes to achieve

  • Expert Interview
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    The Iran War and Its Implications for the Middle East

    Mar 12, 2026

    Khalil Jahshan and Daniel Brumberg discuss the war on Iran, highlighting the competing aims of the US and Israel, the political shifts unfolding inside Iran, a…

Webinars & Events

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  • Webinar
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    Unpacking the War on Iran: Political Implications and Global Repercussions

    Mar 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, the Trump administration's strategy, and the Israeli end goals.

  • Webinar
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    The Future of US-Iran Engagement: Domestic Unrest, Regional Tensions, and Prospects for Diplomacy

    Feb 26, 2026

    Experts assess the impact of domestic developments in Iran, the role of regional geopolitics, and the Trump administration’s approach toward Tehran.

  • Webinar
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications

    Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.

Experts

Assal Rad
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Assal Rad

Non-Resident Fellow
Daniel Brumberg
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Daniel Brumberg

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Hamid Dabashi
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Hamid Dabashi

Hagop Kevorkian Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature
Patricia Karam
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Patricia Karam

Non-resident Fellow
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