Iran’s Coronavirus Strategy Favored Economy Over Public Health, Leaving Both Exposed — Amir…When the coronavirus hit Iran in February, it presented its leaders with a choice: Close the country down to contain the outbreak and risk…Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
How Trump Can Get Out of His Iran Jam — Amir HandjaniPresident Donald Trump has made his disdain for the nuclear agreement with Iran quite apparent. It’s much less clear what he plans to do…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Israel-U.A.E. Diplomatic Deal Ratchets Up Tensions With Iran — Amir HandjaniIran unleashed an angry broadside this weekend reacting to the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Israel and the United…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
The Anatomy of Humanitarian Trade With Iran — Amir HandjaniThe United States has long promised to ensure trade in humanitarian goods for countries under its economic sanctions. For this reason…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Trump’s Middle East Mess — Amir HandjaniPresident Donald Trump’s attempt to bring peace and stability to the Middle East has backfired. He has put a major U.S. ally, Qatar, in a…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Way to respond to Iran protests — Amir Handjani (Iran)What started off in the holy city of Mashhad as demonstrations over unpaid wages and inflation quickly spread throughout the country…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
Why Iran won’t succumb to Trump’s sanctions — Amir HandjaniThe Trump administration has put into place a punishing new wave of sanctions against Iran that targets critical components of the Iranian…Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Grand bargain with Iran? Amir HandjaniThe United States and Iran seem to be on the verge of a historic agreement that puts limits on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for…Oct 1, 2020Oct 1, 2020
Why Trump’s Ban on WeChat and TikTok Will Fail — Amir HandjaniThe Trump administration is moving ahead with its ban on the popular Chinese apps WeChat and TikTok. This is a significant step in what…Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020
Iranian nuclear deal’s economic promise? — Amir HandjaniLast month, six weeks after implementation of the Iranian nuclear accord, parliamentary elections gave Iranian President Hassan Rouhani…Sep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2020