Critical Documents: Iran

Eight Ways to Deal with Iran Stephen J. Hadley, Foreign Affairs Acknowledging the security threat posed by a nuclear armed Iran, Hadley emphasizes the necessity of a detailed and comprehensive solution. He presents eight potential resolutions to the threat, ranging from a temporary “stop the clock” agreement to an overt military strike. The benefits and […]

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Yukiya Amano Transcript

What are the key points of your most recent report on Iran’s nuclear program? There are a couple of important points in the latest report. One is that since November last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has intensified dialogue with Iran, and I myself went to Tehran, but so far there has been […]

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Yukiya Amano Transcript

YUKIYA AMANO   What are the key points of your most recent report on Iran’s nuclear program?   There are a couple of important points in the latest report. One is that since November last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has intensified dialogue with Iran, and I myself went to Tehran, but so […]

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Glossary: Iran and the Bomb

Sunni is one of two branches of Islam.  Its followers believe the first four caliphs (successors of the prophet Mohammed) rightfully took his place as the leaders of Muslim people. They recognize these successors as legitimate religious leaders. The caliphs ruled continuously in the Arab world until the break-up of the Ottoman Empire following the […]

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