The death knell of the non-proliferation regime?
It would be imprudent not to assume that Iran already has a working nuclear explosive mechanism design, received from Pakistan, the same way Libya did.
The IAEA inspection at Parchin – a farce in three acts
It is most unfortunate that the politicians, in their haste to conclude an agreement, gave up on the most basic of professional principles, thus paving the road for shortcuts.
The unbelievable side-agreements with Iran
With all the claims, counter- claims, denials and explanations, one thing becomes certain: Iran will have a role in inspecting itself. It almost does not matter what this role will be.
As showdown time with Iran draws near, what are the real choices?
It can be assumed that a way will be found for the P5+1 to somehow have their cake and eat it too, at least partially.
Defining a bad agreement with Iran
Some characteristics need to be avoided if the final nuclear agreement is to serve its purpose.
The strategic achievements of the agreement with Iran
Reaching an agreement with Iran was a brilliant move that served this purpose, and effectively neutralized any call for military action, specifically by Israel.
Iranian confidence-building measures: Real or illusory?
Iran has yet to make its first big concession to prove to the world that it is trustworthy. Failure to do this could doom the whole negotiation process.
The Iran glass is still totally empty
Again, as has happened so many times before, the never-ending story is to be continued.
The burden of proof is on Iran
Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani is clearly determined to get economic and financial sanctions on Iran lifted.
Diplomacy: Double negative is not always a positive
Economic sanctions have a rather poor record of success, and in case of Iran no one is considering a trend of stronger sanctions.
