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- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending January 5, 2018
Jan 5, 2018Marcus MontgomeryBack from a holiday recess, the Senate makes major personnel moves; President Trump, Nikki Haley have strong words for Palestine, Iran.
- Policy AnalysisIranDemocracy and Governance
Regime Unity Will Decide the Fate of Iran’s Protests
Jan 4, 2018Imad K. HarbIranian protesters’ slogans and demands indicate that there is much angst and frustration with the slow pace of political reform, the glacial movement of econo…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranSecurity and Defense
Congressional Update – Week Ending December 15, 2017
Dec 15, 2017Marcus MontgomeryIran again is a subject of concern in Washington; Congress and the White House discuss military and national security strategies.
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending December 8, 2017
Dec 8, 2017Marcus MontgomeryWith the 69th Anniversary of “Human Rights Day” approaching, Congress explores the US’ role in promoting human rights, peace, and stability in the Middle East;…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranSecurity and Defense
Congressional Update – Week Ending November 17, 2017
Nov 17, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress sets its sights on Palestine’s Hamas and Islamic Jihad while also trying to strengthen Iran sanctions; groundbreaking Palestinian rights bill is intro…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranProtests and Activism
Congressional Update – Week Ending November 3, 2017
Nov 3, 2017Marcus MontgomerySenators debate amending INARA and grill Tillerson, Mattis on AUMF; State Department approves foreign military sales; ACLU highlights legal implications for an…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Congressional Update – Week Ending October 27, 2017
Oct 27, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress moves to counter Iran and Hezbollah; administration officials visit the Middle East; Supreme Court dismisses second travel ban challenge.
- Policy AnalysisIranSecurity and Defense
The Art of (Decertifying) the Deal: Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Nuclear Agreement’s Future
Oct 17, 2017Charles W. DunneThe president’s decertifying the Iran nuclear deal does not terminate US participation in the JCPOA but opens the door to such a move, roils US relations with …
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update – Week Ending October 13, 2017
Oct 13, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress debates Iran and its proxies; President Trump refuses to certify Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA and designates the IRGC a terrorist organization.
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Marcus Montgomery: Trump is about to make matters much worse with Iran
Oct 12, 2017Marcus MontgomeryUndermining the nuclear deal coupled with designating the IRGC a "foreign terrorist organization" only risks emboldening hardliners in Iran, which is bad news …
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Congressional Update – Week Ending October 06, 2017
Oct 6, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress looks to stabilize Iraq and Syria after IS; countering Iran takes center stage as Trump vows not to certify the JCPOA; travel ban back in the court sy…