Davood Hermidas Bavand
Senior Professor of International Relations
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View Timeline →Donald Trump Signs National Strategy for Counterterrorism
Donald Trump signed a new National Strategy for Counterterrorism, emphasizing the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal as a significant achievement. The strategy document…
News Summary for Tuesday, August 7
On August 7, 2018, an explosion at the National Olympic Academy in Tehran killed three workers. Additionally, a survey revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Rouhani's…
Rouhani and America's Readiness for Unconditional Negotiation
Iran's President Rouhani emphasized Iran's rights to oil exports while expressing a desire to avoid regional tensions. His remarks coincide with Trump's offer for unconditional…
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Iran Nuclear Agreement with 1+5
Last week, Iran and the 1+5 countries reached a comprehensive nuclear agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. is working to…
How Achievable is the Nuclear Agreement?
Iran and the 1+5 countries are negotiating in Geneva regarding Iran's nuclear program, with key discussions focusing on sanctions and centrifuge numbers. The outcome of…