Devil in the Details; Angel in the “Big Picture”

by Robert E. Hunter The devil is in the details. This cliché is already being invoked regarding the deal concluded this past weekend between Iran and the so-called P5+1 – the permanent members of the UN Security Council, plus Germany,… Continue Reading →

Will Bibi Cool It?

by Jim Lobe After listening to the various statements, press conferences, and background briefings by “senior administration officials,” and initial reactions that followed tonight’s announcement about the interim accord between the P5+1 and Iran, it occurred to me that Israeli… Continue Reading →

Geneva Iran Talks Scant on Details: A Good Sign?

by Jasmin Ramsey *This post has been updated to include further confirmation that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is headed to Geneva. Geneva — If you’re wondering why there’s no juicy details coming out of Geneva, where Round III of… Continue Reading →

Scowcroft, Brzezinski Urge Iran Accord

by Jim Lobe via IPS News Two pillars of the U.S. foreign policy establishment urged Congress Monday to forgo any new sanctions legislation directed against Iran, warning that it will risk “undermining or even shutting down” ongoing negotiations over Tehran’s… Continue Reading →