RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martin S. Indyk and Kenneth M. Pollack, January 05, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The next president will face a Middle East in turmoil and an American public weary of engagement there. That challenge requires a return to diplomacy in order to begin the withdrawal from Iraq, cap Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and promote a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, November 03, 2008, Middle East Economic Survey
Suzanne Maloney writes that Iran will loom large on the agenda of the next American president. Maloney believes Barack Obama's willingness to talk to Tehran represents a promising start, and that history suggests engagement is appropriate, but also notes Tehran will need to demonstrate it is prepared to rejoin the international community. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, Summer 2008, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Volume 32:2
Suzanne Maloney writes that U.S. policy toward Iran is in a profound state of disarray as international support for sanctions or use of force has dwindled recently. Maloney argues that the U.S. must first understand where the miscalculations occurred, and that the next administration should be prepared to outline a new way forward on Iran. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
On October 15, 2008, the Brookings Doha Center, a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted Ambassador Martin Indyk, Director of the Saban Center, for its first policy discussion of the post-Ramadan season. The policy discussion entitled covered some of the most important challenges and responsibilities facing the next administration with regard to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, September 2008, Center for a New American Security
Suzanne Maloney writes about diplomatic options for the next administration in dealing with Iran. Maloney offers ideas on how Iran may respond to new U.S. initiatives by exploring previous cases of dialogue, and she concludes by presenting a sense of how Tehran views talking with Washington. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, September 05, 2008
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC
The Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings hosted Senior Fellow Kenneth Pollack for a discussion of his book A Path Out of the Desert: A Grand Strategy for America in the Middle East. In the book, Pollack offers a long-term strategy to improve the political, economic and social problems that underlie the region’s many crises. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Strobe Talbott, August 18, 2008, National Public Radio
How can the interconnection of Pakistan, Russia, Georgia and Iran affect the United States? Brookings President Strobe Talbott, Ted Koppell and Neal Conan discussed this question on NPR's Talk of the Nation. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, August 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution
Contrary to recent findings by the Central Bank of Iran, Brookings Djavad Salehi-Isfahani argues poverty rates in Iran are not high when compared to international standards for developing countries, nor do they appear to be rising. However, income inequality is on the rise and poses a challenge to President Ahmadinejad in his 2009 re-election bid. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, July 2008, Center for a New American Security
Suzanne Maloney addresses the United States' complex relationship with Iran and explains what policy-mekers must do to "get Iran right." After years without direct diplomatic contact, Maloney says that understanding Iran is difficult, but critical. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Ivo H. Daalder, July 10, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show
Ivo Daalder joined Diane Rehm to discuss Iran's test-firing of a series of missiles and the Bush administration's continued pursuit of a Europe-based missile defense shield to counter the threat from Iran. Read More
PAST EVENT
Thursday, July 10, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC
The fourth session of the Iran Working Group was held on July 10, 2008, at the Brookings Institution. The featured speakers were Iason Athanasiadis and Dr. Djavad Salehi-Isfahani. They shared their expertise on the topic of the youth of Iran, a crucial demographic group between the ages of 15 and 29 that comprises more than one-third of the nation’s population. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Philip H. Gordon, July 09, 2008, Financial Times
Philip Gordon assesses China's role in recent diplomatic initiatives meant to contain Iran's nuclear program. Gordon believes China should stop refusing to place significant sanctions on Iran, and that Chinese leaders should focus on the long-term regional and global impact of a nuclear capable Iran instead of the short-term impact of their energy relationship. Read More