Iranian Plateau Commentary

A Solid Partner

Michael O'Hanlon | Feb 18, 2010
Pakistan’s progress in combating terrorism will translate into major gains for the American effort in Afghanistan.

Moscow's Iran Connection

Andranik Migranyan | Aug 13, 2009
Russia and Iran have a very close relationship. To get Moscow’s help in curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, we need to offer the Russians something in return.

A Vote of No Confidence

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jun 15, 2009
Iran’s election reminds us of the country’s lack of transparency—which makes it harder to believe Tehran’s assertions about its nuclear program.

Pakistan's Passing Grade

Anatol Lieven | May 11, 2009
Despite all the fuss from the Obama administration and the media, Pakistan is far from being a failed state.

Hamid & Asif's Excellent Adventure

Ximena Ortiz | May 07, 2009
While the Afghan and Pakistani presidents have photo-ops with President Obama, their people are coming to see them as little more than stooges for America.

Solving FATA

Hassan Abbas | Aug 13, 2008
The lawless border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan poses a huge challenge to Western security. A way to make things better in FATA.

A Deadly Disconnect

Dan Steinbock | Jan 31, 2008
The United States is focused on fighting extremism, but ordinary Pakistanis are worried about the economy. Why emerging markets are key to the war on terror.

Iranian Prognostications

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Dec 03, 2007
What to make of the just-released National Intelligence Estimate saying that Iran stopped trying to build a nuclear weapon in 2003?

The Fate of "Operation Bite"

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Apr 10, 2007
"Operation Bite" never came to be, but the surfacing of a potential American strike on Iran in the international press reveals the contradictory impulses at play in dealing with Tehran.

Rumors of War

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Apr 02, 2007
When tensions are high, intentions are unclear and forces mobilized for battle, the possibility of an accidental incident are high.

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