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<p>Iran's nuclear programme is becoming the most important international issue of this year, not just for the West but the international community as a whole. RUSI.org hosts analysis examining all dimensions of this on-going conflict.</p>
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Pulling Out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran: And Then What?
Commentary, 9 August 2017
Albert B Wolf
For all the Sturm und Drang over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, neither side has answered the crucial question the Trump administration faces if it abrogates the deal: ‘And then what?’
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Iran, Americas, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North Africa
"“The political environment is very tough,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London. Rouhani will likely continue to lead “Iran toward remaining compliant to its commitments and doing everything in his power to avoid provocations and an escalation of tensions with the U.S,” she said. "
Rouhani Starts Second Term With Trump's Shadow Hanging Over Tehran
In The News, 2 August 2017 Tags: United States, Iran, International Security Studies
"This is an attempt by Rouhani’s opponents to portray “corruption as a weak point of his administration to weaken him both in the eyes of the international community and the Iranian population,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London. "
Iran Detains Rouhani's Brother Amid Spat With Hardliners
In The News, 17 July 2017 Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
The Iran Nuclear Deal Two Years On: Will the Agreement Survive?
Newsbrief, 13 July 2017
Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi and Emil Dall
Despite all parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action complying with its obligations, Iran’s reintegration into the global economy is fraught with problems. A further factor is a differing attitude to the agreement’s implementation between the US and the EU.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, Sanctions, Iran, International Security Studies, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Judgement Postponed: The Financial Action Task Force Extends Iran’s Lifeline
Commentary, 26 June 2017
Tom Keatinge
Mixed messages from the Financial Action Task Force’s latest plenary are unlikely to enhance Iran’s access to banking.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, Sanctions, AML/CTF, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North Africa
"“This is just a problem no one needs,” said Michael Stephens, a researcher in London at the Royal United Services Institute.
It adds a new dimension to the raging conflicts between Western-allied Arab states and Iranian proxies in Syria and Yemen, Mr. Stephens said, and in Iraq between clients on both sides of the Saudi-Iranian conflict. It is a contrary result for Saudis, since they had justified their moves against Qatar in part by faulting it for dealing with Iran at all.
“It is best for British national interests and for American national interests if the Persian Gulf states were united,” he said. “So this is really not a helpful time.” "
Terrorist Attacks Pour Gas on Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and Gulf Tensions
In The News, 7 June 2017 Tags: RUSI International, Iran, Global Security IssuesPages
Pulling Out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran: And Then What?
Commentary, 9 August 2017Albert B Wolf
For all the Sturm und Drang over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, neither side has answered the crucial question the Trump administration faces if it abrogates the deal: ‘And then what?’
Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Iran, Americas, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North Africa
Judgement Postponed: The Financial Action Task Force Extends Iran’s Lifeline
Commentary, 26 June 2017Tom Keatinge
Mixed messages from the Financial Action Task Force’s latest plenary are unlikely to enhance Iran’s access to banking.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, Sanctions, AML/CTF, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North Africa
Iran Votes: Between Moderation and Conservatism
Commentary, 19 May 2017Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
Today's presidential election in the Islamic Republic pits moderate incumbent Hassan Rouhani against Ebrahim Raisi, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's favourite and his possible successor.
Iran, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
Iran Post-Rafsanjani – Heading Towards Polarisation?
Commentary, 31 January 2017Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
The death of former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani earlier this month casts a long shadow over Iranian politics and broader domestic developments. It is particularly significant in light of the looming presidential elections.
Iran's Nuclear Programme, Iran, Middle East and North Africa
The Syrian Conflict and the Quirks of Turkish–Iranian Ties
Commentary, 27 September 2016Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
As Turkey has progressively increased its involvement in the war in Syria, the Iranian leadership’s reaction has been mixed – a result of the different views within Tehran about the future direction of the relationship with Turkey. This internal debate will intensify as the possibility of establishing no-fly zones in Syria has been endorsed by the US.
Turkey, Iran, International Security Studies, SyriaPages
The Trump Presidency
Multimedia, 19 January 2017RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel discusses the foreign and security policy challenges of the Trump presidency ahead of his inauguration for Sky News.
Tags: China, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, NATO, Russia, Global Security Issues
The Legacy of Hashemi Rafsanjani
Multimedia, 9 January 2017RUSI Research Fellow Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi discusses on AlJazeera English the legacy and significance of Iranian leader Hashemi Rafsanjani as he passes away.
Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI Research Fellow Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi looks at the Middle East in 2017 and believes that key areas will include post-Daesh stablisation and the international role of Iran.
Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Syria
Assessing the Iran Deal
Multimedia, 25 January 2016Professor Ali Ansari, Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI discusses with Dr Gary Samore, former Nuclear negotiator with the Obama Administration, the Iran Deal and the next steps.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Nuclear Negotiations with Iran - The Latest Progress
Multimedia, 7 March 2015 Tags: RUSI International, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicyPages
The Iran Nuclear Deal Two Years On: Will the Agreement Survive?
Newsbrief, 13 July 2017Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi and Emil Dall
Despite all parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action complying with its obligations, Iran’s reintegration into the global economy is fraught with problems. A further factor is a differing...
Iran's Nuclear Programme, Sanctions, Iran, Newsbrief, International Security Studies, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Iran in Yemen: Ending the Houthi War
Newsbrief, 2 May 2017James Shinnie
With the US recently increasing its air operations in Yemen, the West still has a role to play in the Houthi conflict. But what conditions need to be in place for the coalition to triumph...
Iran, Newsbrief, Counterinsurgency, Military Sciences, Middle East and North Africa
Book Review: Living on the Edge: Iran and the Practice of Nuclear Hedging
RUSI Journal, 3 April 2017Cristina Varriale
Cristina Varriale reviews Living on the Edge: Iran and the Practice of Nuclear Hedging, by Wyn Bowen et al.
Iran's Nuclear Programme, RUSI Journal, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North Africa
Hassan Rouhani and the Future of Iran’s Moderates
Newsbrief, 17 February 2017Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
In Iran’s upcoming elections it is not just the presidency that is at stake, but the future of the country’s moderates.
Iran's Nuclear Programme, Iran, Newsbrief, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
Implementing the Iran Nuclear Deal: Balancing Proliferation Finance Risk and Economic Opportunity
Occasional Papers, 19 December 2016Emil Dall, Andrea Berger and Tom Keatinge
Almost a year after the Iran Nuclear Deal came into effect, this paper examines how financial institutions have approached Iran after the lifting of sanctions. It also highlights the need to update...
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, Iran, Occasional Papers, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaPages
BY INVITATION ONLY: Roundtable on the Iran Nuclear Deal with Baroness Catherine Ashton and Richard Nephew
Events, 1 June 2017The Royal United Services Institute will host a private roundtable with Baroness Catherine Ashton and Richard Nephew on Thursday 1 June 2017 to discuss their respective roles in the negotiations of...
Iran, International Security Studies
Transatlantic Compliance Challenges in the JCPOA
Events, 15 March 2016In this event, Richard Nephew, former Director for Iran on the National Security Staff, and Michael Lyons, Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, will examine the challenges faced in the US and in the...
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, European Union, International Security Studies, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues
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"“The political environment is very tough,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London. Rouhani will likely continue to lead “Iran toward remaining compliant to its commitments and doing everything in his power to avoid provocations and an escalation of tensions with the U.S,” she said."
Rouhani Starts Second Term With Trump's Shadow Hanging Over Tehran
In The News, 2 August 2017 Tags: United States, Iran, International Security Studies
"This is an attempt by Rouhani’s opponents to portray “corruption as a weak point of his administration to weaken him both in the eyes of the international community and the Iranian population,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London."
Iran Detains Rouhani's Brother Amid Spat With Hardliners
In The News, 17 July 2017 Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
"“This is just a problem no one needs,” said Michael Stephens, a researcher in London at the Royal United Services Institute. It adds a new dimension to the raging conflicts between Western-allied Arab states and Iranian proxies in Syria and Yemen, Mr. Stephens said, and in Iraq between clients on both sides of the Saudi-Iranian conflict. It is a contrary result for Saudis, since they had justified their moves against Qatar in part by faulting it for dealing with Iran at all. “It is best for British national interests and for American national interests if the Persian Gulf states were united,” he said. “So this is really not a helpful time.”"
Terrorist Attacks Pour Gas on Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and Gulf Tensions
In The News, 7 June 2017 Tags: RUSI International, Iran, Global Security Issues
"While the two countries are likely to continue working towards joint security and good neighbourliness, regional tensions might hamper their ability to shape a strategic partnership. The recent Saudi-Qatar spat only further fuels rivalry between the two sides, making it harder for Islamabad to maintain its neutral relations with Tehran."
Pakistan’s balancing act with Iran just got tougher
In The News, 6 June 2017 Tags: Pakistan, Iran, The Gulf Region, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
"While the two countries are likely to continue working towards joint security and good neighbourliness, regional tensions might hamper their ability to shape a strategic partnership. The recent Saudi-Qatar spat only further fuels rivalry between the two sides, making it harder for Islamabad to maintain its neutral relations with Tehran."
Pakistan’s balancing act with Iran just got tougher
In The News, 6 June 2017 Tags: Pakistan, Iran, The Gulf Region, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
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