Moscow - Iranian Nuclear Problem

Looking Back on 2014 (Part II)

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:56:23 +0000

2014 was a year of crisis. Ebola, ISIS, and Donbas are now part of the global lexicon. Eurasia Outlook experts weigh in on how crises on Russia’s periphery affected the country, and what these developments mean for Moscow in 2015.

The Iranian Saga: a Pause or an Impasse?

Alexei Arbatov — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:49:58 +0000

After another failed attempt to reach an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, all now depends on whether Russia, the United States, and other states can find the political will to take responsibility for global security.

What Does Russia Really Want in Iran?

Petr Topychkanov — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:46:15 +0000

Russian participation in the nuclear talks has demonstrated that despite the depth of the Ukrainian crisis and all the existing conflicts between Russia and the West, there are no reasons to consider Russia a purely destructive force that is bent on harming the West.

Lessons from Vienna

Nikolay Kozhanov — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:27:13 +0000

The experience gained in Vienna may be useful in future talks. In order to make the further negotiations effective, both Obama and Rouhani need to find a way to achieve a consensus of support for their actions within their own political establishments.

2015: A World Confused

Jessica Tuchman Mathews — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:12:48 +0000

U.S. foreign policy in a more difficult, intrusive world.

Russia, Iran, and the Nuclear Negotiations in Vienna

Nikolay Kozhanov — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:41:23 +0000

An agreement between Iran and the P5+1 will not deal a significant blow to Moscow’s relationship with Tehran. While the nuclear issue remains the most important aspect of Western relations with Tehran, the Russian-Iranian agenda is much broader.

Iran Nuclear Talks Extended, Again

George Perkovich — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:19:19 +0000

Washington and its allies should strategically continue patient diplomacy unless Iran resumes provocative nuclear activities.

“Nuclear Spring” in Russian-Iranian Relations

Nikolay Kozhanov — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:19:01 +0000

On November 11, Russia and Iran signed a package of documents paving the way for Moscow to construct up to eight nuclear power units. With this agreement, Russia and Iran have established a solid economic foundation for political dialogue.

Iran, Russia, and the Ukrainian Crisis

Alexei Arbatov — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:12:50 +0000

The fundamental dilemma of Moscow’s policy lies in whether it is worth cooperating to achieve a comprehensive agreement with Iran, which would primarily be a success for the United States, under conditions of confrontation with the West over Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Crisis and Iranian Negotiations

Alexei Arbatov — Thu, 29 May 2014 09:26:03 +0000

A number of complex questions remain unresolved as negotiations on Iran's nuclear program enter their final stage. The main issue will be if cooperation between Russia and the West will continue in the midst of the crisis in Ukraine.

A Monkey Wrench, Made in Russia

Mikhail Krutikhin — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:50:50 +0000

Russia’s unconfirmed intention to buy Iranian oil throws a monkey wrench in the sensitive mechanism of negotiating a gradual easing of the regime of economic sanctions against Tehran.

Eurasia in 2014

Dmitri Trenin — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:40:56 +0000

Eurasia Outlook returns in 2014 and in the months ahead it will focus on the issues that are likely to shape the future of Eurasia.

Looking Back: Peace in Eurasia, 2013

Dmitri Trenin — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:41:38 +0000

In 2013, Europe was a peaceful place, but elsewhere in Eurasia, things were not as peaceful. This eventful year promises an interesting 2014.

From Geneva With Hope

Dmitri Trenin — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:30:46 +0000

The dramatic developments in Geneva last week demonstrate that the Iranian nuclear issue can be resolved. The details of the future accord are very important, and they may become sticking points for international diplomacy.