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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a Harvard-educated Iranian-American political scientist. He is a leading expert on Iran and US foreign policy, a businessman and president of the International American Council. He serves on the boards of the Harvard International Review, the Harvard International Relations Council and the US-Middle East Chamber for Commerce and Business.
Twitter: @Dr_Rafizadeh
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Iran seeking to exploit impasse to obtain nuclear weapons
Since the Biden administration assumed office in January 2021, the Iranian regime appears to have decided to buy time in order to make major advancements when it comes to its controversial nuclear program.
Iran ratchets up tensions with Israel
The Iranian regime’s challenges are rising both domestically and globally. And as the Islamic Republic is attempting to expand its regional meddling, it is escalating tensions with its chief rival, Israel.
Even with a nuclear deal, doing business with Iran is risky
A potential international agreement between global powers and the theocratic establishment of Iran, which will trigger the lifting of sanctions against Tehran, may create the perception that it is safe to do business with the Iranian regime or begin investing in the Iranian market.
Iran regime faces a difficult year
This year is likely to be one of the most challenging ever for the post-revolutionary Iranian regime.
Hostages become pawns in Iran’s dealings with the West
There has hardly been any period in the four-decade history of the Iranian regime that it has not had in its custody a foreign national.
World must act urgently to deny Iran a nuclear weapon
The latest developments indicate that the Iranian regime is heading toward becoming a nuclear state, which will have significant repercussions for regional and global peace and security.