Author Archive: Navid Hassibi

Navid Hassibi is a Director and Senior Fellow at the Council on International Policy. He tweets @navidhassibi. The opinions expressed here represent his own.

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What Iran and Israel Have in Common

| October 15, 2015
What Iran and Israel Have in Common

In his latest for the Huffington Post, the CIP’s Navid Hassibi discusses Iranian-Israeli relations amid the common threat posed by radicalism in the region.

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A Look at What Real Change Could Mean for Canadian Foreign Policy

| September 28, 2015
A Look at What Real Change Could Mean for Canadian Foreign Policy

Navid Hassibi provides a brief look at what “Real Change” could mean for Canadian foreign policy under a Trudeau government.

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‘Outdated’ Iran policy makes Canada a global outlier

| July 29, 2015
‘Outdated’ Iran policy makes Canada a global outlier

The CIP’s Navid Hassibi discusses how Canada’s existing Iran policy will isolate it now that a nuclear deal has been struck.

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Canada should prep for life after Iran sanctions

| June 18, 2015
Canada should prep for life after Iran sanctions

Navid Hassibi discusses how Canada will likely need to lift nuclear-related sanctions against Iran in the event a nuclear deal is reached.

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Creatively Removing Sanctions Against Iran

| May 15, 2015
Creatively Removing Sanctions Against Iran

Navid Hassibi and Tom Sauer examine creative ways of removing sanctions against Iran.

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Life After a Nuclear Agreement – Will Bibi Adapt?

| March 25, 2015
Life After a Nuclear Agreement – Will Bibi Adapt?

Is Israel standing by to recalibrate its policy vis-à-vis Iran? The CIP’s Navid Hassibi delves into the subject in this piece on Iran-Israeli relations.

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As deadline looms, who has a tougher road ahead, President Obama or Rouhani?

| February 27, 2015
As deadline looms, who has a tougher road ahead, President Obama or Rouhani?

Navid Hassibi provides an overview of those working to derail nuclear talks in both Washington, DC and Tehran.

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Canada Should Take Lessons Learned from Cuba to Iran

| February 7, 2015
Canada Should Take Lessons Learned from Cuba to Iran

Navid Hassibi of the Council on International Policy argues that Canada must plan for the eventual normalization of relations with Tehran.

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Did Congress Kill an Iran Nuke Deal?

| December 8, 2014
Did Congress Kill an Iran Nuke Deal?

In dealing with Congress, the administration should first negotiate, then lambast, and then be prepared to “go solo” if all else fails.

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The Top 5 Reasons to Sign a Nuclear Deal with Iran

| November 23, 2014
The Top 5 Reasons to Sign a Nuclear Deal with Iran

The Council on International Policy’s Navid Hassibi outlines the 5 top reasons to sign a nuclear deal with Iran in this piece for the National Interest.

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