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Mahsa Amini's Death Sparks Protests Around the World
What's the historical context for protests in Iran? Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar explains on NBC News Now with Joshua Johnson.
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Violent Protests in Iran Demonstrate Longer Fight
"Iranians have protested several times against the Islamic Republic, and every time they have been silenced, every time they have been repressed, brutally."
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Saeid Golkar on WGN 9 Morning News
Saeid Golkar examines the escalating tension between Iran and the United States after Iranian missiles struck two US bases in Iraq following the US missile strike that killed Iranian general Soleimani.
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Daalder on CNN Newsroom
Council president Ivo Daalder talks about the need for diplomacy amid the changing political situation in Iraq, President Trump's demand for more NATO involvement in the region, and the next steps for the US-Iran relationship.
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The US-Israel Relationship Is Special, but Not Indestructible
Ongoing protests to safeguard democracy and a potential war with Iran could call into question US unconditional support for Israel, Paul Poast writes.
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Doomsday or Not, the Level of Nuclear Risk Just Got Higher
"Putin's New START withdrawal, as well as posturing by Iran and North Korea, have significantly raised the level of nuclear risk," Paul Poast writes.
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Biden's Middle East Trip Was All About Iran
Paul Poast analyzes the criticism towards President Biden's Saudi Arabia visit during his recent Middle East trip.
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Fears of a Nuclear-Armed Iran Might Be Overblown
Reports that Iran is nearing the point of capably developing a nuclear weapon are causing alarm, but they are still a ways away from building a bomb.
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The US Must Strike Iran, and Take out Its Terrorist Commanders
"We will only have peace when America uses force to defend its interests," Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write.
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Iran Security Forces Clash with Protesters
Saeid Golkar speaks with Reuters about the protests in Iran and calls upon the entire world to support Iranians "as you are supporting Ukraine."
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Iran Executions Quash Protests, Push Dissent Underground
Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."
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'Neither the United States nor Iran Wants to Go to War,' Says Former Ambassador
After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.
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Why Khamenei's Son Is Unlikely Succeed Him as Iran’s Supreme Leader
As rumors spread, Saeid Golkar argues why it's unlikely that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, succeeds his father.
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Vladimir Putin's Deepest Fear Is the Freedom of Russia's Neighbors
“An end to NATO enlargement or withdrawing forces from the east will not stop Putin. Only full support of Ukraine can do that,” writes Ivo Daalder in the Financial Times.
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After Stirring up the Middle East, Trump Now Wants NATO's Help? That's Rich.
President Donald Trump has come up with a new solution for the Middle East, “I think that NATO should be expanded, and we should include the Middle East."
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War Averted (for Now), Trump Should Overhaul Iran Strategy
Iran’s missile attack on two U.S. air bases in Iraq was the latest step bringing the United States and Iran to the brink of war. Yet, President Donald Trump decided to back away from further military confrontation.
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For the Iran War Hawks: 11 Lessons From Vietnam
McNamara was tragically wrong about Vietnam. Now history repeats itself. The Trump administration seems determined to follow McNamara’s list of follies, again point by point.
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The Hope and Warning of Iran's Protests
"Even when 'people power' succeeds in ousting oppressive leaders, there is no guarantee that what comes next is peace or democracy," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.
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Trump's epic fail: His gambit with Iran drives Tehran toward China
In May 2018, President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal because it was “defective at its core.” But if Tehran were willing to negotiate a better agreement, he would be “ready, willing and able” to
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The Three Nuclear Threats Facing President-Elect Biden
Council President Ivo Daalder explains why President-Elect Biden faces 3 nuclear threats -- Russia, Iran, and North Korea-- in the Chicago Tribune.
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Commentary: With US-Iran tensions rising, is diplomacy still even an option?
The only question now is how this ends—in war, new negotiations or one side backing down.
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Iran Protests: Supreme Leader Finally Speaks
"I don't think he's trying to apologize or recognize any fault of the Islamic Republic... if he goes back one step, the revolution will come two steps forward."
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The next supreme leader could transform Iran
What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?
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Iran's election: It's not about moderates or hardliners
Presidential election is going to determine whether the rationalisation and normalisation of Iran is going to continue.
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Sanctions and Their Impact
Russia has allied with Iran to work around sanctions on both countries. Ethan Kessler discusses on Deep State Radio.
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The Iran Deal and the US-Japan Alliance
Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.
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Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”
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The Victims of Wishful Thinking About Iran
Saeid Golkar discusses the belief that Iran wishes to resume open and benevolent relations with the West and the United States.
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Preventing Nuclear Proliferation and Reassuring America's Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.
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Manipulated Society: Paralyzing the Masses in Post-revolutionary Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.
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Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.
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Americans Support Continued US Participation in Iran Deal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.
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What Kind of Foreign Policy Do Americans Want? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs highlighting key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the final 2012 Presidential debate.
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The US-Japan Alliance in the Age of Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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US and Russia: Insecurity and Mistrust Shape Mutual Perceptions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.
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As Nuclear Clock Ticks, US Public Prefers Diplomacy with Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.
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Most Americans Willing to Work with Autocrats to Protect the US | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.
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Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.
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Majority of Iranians Oppose Development of Nuclear Weapons | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.
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Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.
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Let’s Make a Deal: Public Backs Iran Talks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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ISIS Successful in Raising US Public Fears about Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows public concern about Islamic fundamentalism has increased 15 percent since 2014.
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Iranians Consider China Even More Important Than Regional Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.
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Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.
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Greatest Threat: Democrats Say White Nationalism, Republicans Say China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.
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Findings from the 2010 Survey of Public Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans want to play an active part in world affairs but are reassessing their foreign policy priorities and how they want to engage with the world.
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Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.
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Disappointed in Rouhani, Iranians Seek a Different Sort of Leader in June Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.
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Despite Political Tension, Americans and Russians See Cooperation as Essential | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.
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Cooperation or Coercion? The Views of US Opinion Leaders on Foreign Policy Approaches | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.