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Ali Larijani

Our Imaginary Foe

Finding monsters under the bed and bogeymen in the closet. Why exaggerating the Iranian threat is bad for U.S. foreign policy.

Commentary

One Man's Terrorist is Another's Diplomat

Putting new sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Quds Force is intended to get Tehran to back down in Iraq and suspend its uranium enrichment. However, the measure could lead to some unintended consequences.

Stabilizing Lebanon

Whatever the outcome, the coming weeks will witness high stakes diplomacy at its best.

Tug of War with Tehran

The U.S.-Iran standoff is at a critical juncture. The sides are at a fork in the diplomatic road; either serious talks or dangerous escalation could dominate news headlines this summer.

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May 27, 2012