Category: MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

Policy Brief – Momentous Change in the Nile Basin

| October 3, 2017
Policy Brief – Momentous Change in the Nile Basin

Basel Ammane discusses the ramifications of water scarcity affecting the Nile Basin in this Policy Brief for the Foreign Policy Project.

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On Iran, Canada Should Pick Up Where Obama Left Off

| July 11, 2017
On Iran, Canada Should Pick Up Where Obama Left Off

Navid Hassibi argues that on Iran, the Trudeau government in Canada should pick up where the Obama administration left off.

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Canada And Iran Are Taking Steps In The Right Direction

| October 3, 2016
Canada And Iran Are Taking Steps In The Right Direction

Navid Hassibi argues in the Huffington Post that Canada and Iran are taking steps in the right direction.

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Keep John Kerry—As President Hillary’s Iran Envoy

| September 16, 2016
Keep John Kerry—As President Hillary’s Iran Envoy

In his piece for the National Interest, the Council’s Navid Hassibi argues why keeping John Kerry as Presidential Envoy for Iran would make sense in a Hillary Clinton administration.

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With Sanctions Lifted, South Korea Eyes Investment Links to Iran

| May 20, 2016
With Sanctions Lifted, South Korea Eyes Investment Links to Iran

In his latest for the World Politics Review, the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses the post-sanctions increase in economic ties between Korea and Iran.

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Trudeau Is Ushering Canada Into A New Era Of Foreign Policy

| April 5, 2016
Trudeau Is Ushering Canada Into A New Era Of Foreign Policy

In his latest for the Huffington Post, the Council’s Navid Hassibi writes about Trudeau ushering Canada in a new era of foreign policy.

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Why Isn’t Iran at the Nuclear Security Summit?

| March 31, 2016
Why Isn’t Iran at the Nuclear Security Summit?

The Council’s Navid Hassibi argues why Iran should have been invited to the Nuclear Security Summit via The National Interest.

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Hostage situation in Syria puts pressure on the Japanese government

| March 22, 2016
Hostage situation in Syria puts pressure on the Japanese government

In his analysis for the Economist, J. Berkshire Miller discusses how a recent hostage crisis in Syria is adding pressure to the government of Japan.

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Small Steps Towards Re-Engagement With Iran

| February 8, 2016
Small Steps Towards Re-Engagement With Iran

The Council’s Navid Hassibi discusses Canada-Iran relations in his latest for the Huffington Post just as Canada lifts its sanctions on Iran.

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It’s Canada’s Turn to Engage Iran

| January 20, 2016
It’s Canada’s Turn to Engage Iran

The Council’s Navid Hassibi discusses why it should be Canada’s turn to engage Iran post-nuclear deal in his latest for the Huffington Post.

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