Nuclear Crossroads: The Return of Great Power Arms Competition Amidst a Fading Disarmament Agenda
Nuclear Crossroads: The Return of Great Power Arms Competition Amidst a Fading Disarmament Agenda In the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions, a new arms race is quietly unfolding—this time with more players, faster weapons, and fewer rules. Once hailed as a diplomatic triumph, nuclear arms control is now unraveling. The United States, Russia, and China […]
The Dual Approach in Trump’s Nuclear Strategy: Reviving America’s Nuclear Industry While Pressuring Iran
The Dual Approach in Trump’s Nuclear Strategy: Reviving America’s Nuclear Industry While Pressuring Iran On Saturday, Reuters published a report that could be startling for many countries: Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say. These executive orders are intended to revive America’s nuclear sector; by increasing uranium production […]
Direct threat against the non-proliferation regime
Direct threat against the non-proliferation regime The situation around Iran’s nuclear programme is in one of the most critical stages/ situation not only from iran’s side but also for international peace and security and credibility of international organizations and institutions including UN and consequently NPT regime. Positions, speeches and of the president of USA and […]
The Legitimacy of Running the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism: An Analysis of E3 Compliance and Iran’s Responsive Measures
The Legitimacy of Running the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism: An Analysis of E3 Compliance and Iran’s Responsive Measures Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran. (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) International Politics Program Director, Nuclear Watch Network. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, incorporates a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM), commonly referred to as the “snap-back […]
Trump’s Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and the Concurrent Imposition of Sanctions: A Violation of International Law
Trump’s Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and the Concurrent Imposition of Sanctions: A Violation of International Law Introduction The international legal framework mandates that states resolve disputes through peaceful, voluntary, and cooperative mechanisms, free from coercion. The Trump administration’s approach to nuclear diplomacy with Iran—combining overt invitations to negotiate a nuclear agreement with severe economic sanctions—raises […]
Engage or Escalate: The West’s Critical Choice on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Engage or Escalate: The West’s Critical Choice on Iran’s Nuclear Program Once again, Donald Trump has proven through his decisions—particularly the imposition of heavy trade tariffs on countries around the world—that he is more of an economic actor than a political one. His decision-making, above all else, is driven by economic interests. From levying high […]
Forging a Legacy: Trump’s Bid for a Historic Iran Deal
Forging a Legacy: Trump’s Bid for a Historic Iran Deal Sasan Karimi, PhD. Adjunct professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran International Politics Program Director, Nuclear Watch Network The latest round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by the Omani monarchy, has progressed through several stages. Historically, the deep mistrust […]
Realigning Interests: A Blueprint for Resolving the Iran-U.S. Impasse
Realigning Interests: A Blueprint for Resolving the Iran-U.S. Impasse Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran Director, International Nuclear Politics, Nuclear Watch Network Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization I am affiliated […]
Geopolitics of the Region: Emerging Conditions, Challenges, and Possibilities
Geopolitics of the Region: Emerging Conditions, Challenges, and Possibilities Dr. Hamid Reza Asefi The outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly three years, has fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape of the region. Shifting alliances, conflicting interests, and divergent strategic perspectives have transformed the region into a new battleground, disrupting its previous […]
Response to the Unfair and Outside-the-Scope Remarks of the Director General of an International Technical Organization (IAEA)
Introduction: Recently, Mr. Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated in an interview with a Japanese news agency that Iran must prove it is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. He also added that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is merely a “shell” and is not being properly […]
