Iran

Second Time's the Charm?

Congratulations, John Kerry. You own the peace process now. Here's how not to screw it up.

BY AARON DAVID MILLER | FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The First Lab Results Are In

Democracy Lab is celebrating its first anniversary. Here are some of the things we've learned over the past year -- and where we're headed in year two.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | JANUARY 31, 2013

Learning to Live with Bibi

Netanyahu's back, and Barack Obama needs to find a way to work with him this time around.

BY AARON DAVID MILLER | JANUARY 23, 2013

Obama's Moment of Truth on Iran

Congratulations, Mr. President. Now it's time to make good on your promise to engage Iran.

BY REZA MARASHI | JANUARY 22, 2013

Building Blocks

The obsession that is preventing a nuclear deal with Iran.

BY YOUSAF BUTT | JANUARY 22, 2013

Tight Times in the Grand Bazaar

Are Iranians really feeling the pinch of U.S. and international sanctions on their economy?

BY SUNE ENGEL RASMUSSEN | JANUARY 16, 2013

The Global Races to Watch Next Year

Eight elections that could change the world in 2013.

BY TY MCCORMICK | DECEMBER 31, 2012

Feeling the Pain in Tehran

As sanctions bite, some of Iran's leaders are signaling a willingness to come back to the negotiating table.

BY NAZILA FATHI | DECEMBER 21, 2012

Instagramming Iran

Touring the Islamic Republic through the one social network it hasn't cracked down on yet.

BY HOLLY DAGRES | DECEMBER 20, 2012

Nothing Is Written

The triumph of democracy isn't inevitable. It has to be fought for.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | DECEMBER 19, 2012

They Actually Did It

Are we all going to die from an Iranian-built, North Korean ICBM?

BY JEFFREY LEWIS | DECEMBER 14, 2012

Did Russia Just Throw Assad Under the Bus?

Not really. Watch what the Kremlin does, not what it says.

BY ANDREW S. WEISS | DECEMBER 13, 2012

Intel Inside

Has the IAEA's information become politicized?

BY MARK HIBBS | DECEMBER 10, 2012

Final Countdown

Did the United States just set a March deadline for war with Iran?

BY MICAH ZENKO | DECEMBER 4, 2012

Bibi Can't Lose

It's Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel. All of his rivals just live in it.

BY NATAN B. SACHS | NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Twice As Rice

Who said it: Condoleezza or Susan?

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The FP Survey: The Wisdom of the Smart Crowd

FP's Global Thinkers weigh in on the year gone by and what's on the horizon for 2013.

DECEMBER 2012

Overdone Turkey

The hype about Ankara as a regional leader is way overblown.

BY STEVEN A. COOK | NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Relationship Advice

Don't believe the loose talk of Barack Obama exacting vengeance on Benjamin Netanyahu -- the two leaders need each other too much to let old grudges get in the way.

BY DAVID MAKOVSKY | NOVEMBER 8, 2012

12 Catastrophes the Next President Must Avoid

We've heard plenty about what the candidates want to do in office, but the future will be determined by what Tuesday's winner doesn't do.

BY DAVID ROTHKOPF | NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Why Iran Wants to Attack the United States

The Islamic Republic's terror plots may look bumbling today, but what about tomorrow?

BY MATTHEW LEVITT | OCTOBER 29, 2012

Strategic Misdirection

Are the latest U.S. moves on missile defense making it less safe?

BY TOM Z. COLLINA | OCTOBER 26, 2012

Beware the Tyranny of the Mob

The growing insecurity of religious and ethnic minorities is one of the biggest problems arising from the Arab Spring. But much can be done to protect them.

BY JAMSHEED CHOKSY, EDEN NABY | OCTOBER 26, 2012

Fight Night

How Barack Obama and Mitt Romney measure up on the seven foreign policy issues that really matter.

BY JOHN ARQUILLA | OCTOBER 22, 2012

Choose Your Own Adventure for Policy Wonks

Gaming out a military strike on Iran.

BY MARK JACOBSON | OCTOBER 19, 2012

Swiss Cheese

The EU's "strong" sanctions on Iran are full of holes, but might they be enough to prevent the U.S. going to war?

BY BENJAMIN WEINTHAL | OCTOBER 18, 2012

Don't Assume Iran Is the Greatest Threat

Five other dangers that deserve our immediate attention.

BY DANIEL BYMAN | OCTOBER 17, 2012

Want Closure? Go Talk to Dr. Phil.

You won't find it on the Iranian nuclear issue.

BY AARON DAVID MILLER | OCTOBER 17, 2012

Syrian Stalemate

Why Bashar al-Assad will never defeat the rebels.

BY JOHN ARQUILLA | OCTOBER 15, 2012

Vital Animal Spirits

Biden and Ryan skip policy to show off their muscles.

BY R. JEFFREY SMITH AT THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEGRITY | OCTOBER 15, 2012