Israel Engages Washington on Iran: What Does Lapid Hope to Achieve?

Seeks to “move the needle” on specific issues with the US. Israeli Prime minister Yair Lapid with U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo credit: REUTERS

In mid-August 2022, reports began to spread in Israel’s political class about Iran’s willingness to compromise in the ongoing negotiations over a revived Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This has led to a fear that the Biden administration may finally be within reach of a deal, which would put billions in Iran’s coffers and […]

Anticipating Iran’s Future

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Photo credit: Morteza Nikoubazl via Reuters Connect

The Islamic Republic of Iran, now 43 years old, has proven itself to be remarkably resilient in weathering both geopolitical turbulence and domestic hardships. In doing so, it has defied the predictions of numerous scholars and pundits.  This trend could very well continue. Iran’s clerical elite has turned out to be extremely adept at changing […]