Arash Azizi is a writer and historian based in the US. He holds a PhD in history and Middle Eastern studies from NYU. He is the author of The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the US and Iran’s Global Ambitions and What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom.

What if the US-Iran talks fail?

Offering both carrots and sticks is standard procedure in diplomatic negotiations, but US President Donald Trump takes it to new heights. Whatever…

US-Iran talks steam ahead

The ongoing talks between Iran and the United States are steaming ahead with the latest round held on 26 April in Muscat. The first two rounds couldn…

What if the US-Iran talks fail?

Offering both carrots and sticks is standard procedure in diplomatic negotiations, but US President Donald Trump takes it to new heights. Whatever…

Iran’s coming concessions to Trump

Although Iran and the US are not directly talking to each other, indirect talks have been ongoing. Earlier this month, Trump revealed that he had…

Trump's game of hardball with Iran

US President Donald Trump has long had a consistent position on Iran: He doesn’t want to change the country’s rulers, but he does want to change…

What does Trump want from Iran?

Donald Trump is still a few weeks away from the White House, but every decision he makes is watched closely by a host of stakeholders around the…