Amir HandjaniIran’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…5 min read·Mar 17, 2021----
Amir HandjaniHow 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…4 min read·Mar 3, 2021----
Amir HandjaniIsrael-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…4 min read·Feb 2, 2021----
Amir HandjaniThe 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…11 min read·Jan 27, 2021----
Amir HandjaniTrump’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…3 min read·Jan 11, 2021----
Amir HandjaniWay 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…5 min read·Dec 22, 2020----
Amir HandjaniWhy 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…5 min read·Oct 15, 2020----
Amir HandjaniGrand 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…4 min read·Oct 1, 2020----
Amir HandjaniWhy 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…3 min read·Sep 28, 2020----
Amir HandjaniIranian nuclear deal’s economic promise? — Amir HandjaniLast month, six weeks after implementation of the Iranian nuclear accord, parliamentary elections gave Iranian President Hassan Rouhani…5 min read·Sep 21, 2020----