Publications

How Has the Iran Nuclear Deal Changed the US-Iran Relationship?

Career ambassadors Thomas Pickering and James F. Jeffrey weigh in on whether the nuclear deal has led to lasting shift in direction for US-Iran relations.

External Commentary

Militant Clergy—the Future of Shia Islam?

What Will the 2016 Election Mean for Iran?

What would a presidential victory by Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton mean for the future of the Iran deal? Career ambassadors Thomas Pickering and James F. Jeffrey weigh in.

Five Videos on America's Role in the World

We've rounded up five videos featuring experts who look at the future of America's global role.

What Does the Iran Deal Mean for Nuclear Nonproliferation?

Today marks the the one-year anniversary of the Iran nuclear deal signing. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has complied with its initial obligations of reducing its stockpile of low-enriched uranium and undertaking revisions of its nuclear facilities. But what has the deal meant for nuclear nonproliferation? Career ambassadors James F. Jeffrey and Thomas Pickering weigh in.

Five Must-See Videos of 2016 (So Far)

Here are five outstanding Council speakers and panels we think you should see if you missed, or rewatch! 

An Opportunity for Kurdish Self-Determination

With the crisis in Syria and gridlock in Iraq, Kurdish nationalists may have a historic opportunity to create an independent Kurdish state.

This Week’s Reads — Transatlantic Threats

What is the role of NATO in 2016 and beyond? This week’s reads from Council President Ivo H. Daalder consider both the internal and external challenges confronting the NATO allies.

This Week’s Reads — Why Brexit Matters

We are one week away from the vote for Britain’s exit from the European Union. This week’s reads provide a snapshot of some different perspectives on Brexit’s pitfalls and promise. 

This Week’s Reads — Two Visions of US Foreign Policy

This week’s reads illustrate some of the foreign policy issues at stake in the US election this November.