On the radar: Examining the purpose behind diplomacy; Posturing takes front seat to serious policy review; Debunking the $150 billion myth; Israeli government concerned: American Jews don’t oppose Iran deal; and Comic videos break down the serious Iran deal debate.
July 30, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall and Geoff Wilson
On the radar: Israeli security officials speak out in favor of Iran deal; Former ambassadors to Israel support deal; 54 percent of Americans favor nuclear agreement; Jewish American support is high; Advocating peaceful diplomacy; and Iran deal lessons from the Rolling Stones.
July 28, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall, Will Saetren and Geoff Wilson
On the radar: Fight over Iran deal heats up; White House launches @TheIranDeal Twitter handle; Iran hawks dust off Iraq War rhetoric; 5 reasons AIPAC deal criticism is wrong; Walter explains the intricate Iran deal scheduling; Ernie Moniz: MVP of the Iran talks; and John Oliver points out Iran deal opponents’ broccoli attack: they hate it without even trying it.
July 23, 2015 - By Cassie Peterson, Geoff Wilson and Will Saetren
On the radar: The price of failure; Iran deal a victory for dogged diplomacy; Former IAEA chief talks Iran deal success; UN Security Council endorses Iran deal; Former Israeli commander says agreement good for Israel; and Faith leaders welcome peaceful resolution to Iran’s nuclear program.
July 21, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall, Cassie Peterson and Geoff Wilson
On the radar: President Obama defends historic deal; Critics yet to find a better alternative; Deal provides breathing room in a troubled region; a Congressman on why Congress should approve of the deal; Please leave politics at the door in the name of security; and That time when nukes were stationed at your local airport.
July 16, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall, Cassandra Peterson and Geoff Wilson
On the radar: Obama lays out pro’s of the Iran deal; NYT editorial board endorsement; Interpreting the the final text; World leaders voice support; a Victory for global security; Words of caution to Congress; Former Iranian prisoner backs deal; the Whip count on the Hill; and Post deal celebrations in Tehran caught on camera.
July 15, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall, Cassandra Peterson and Geoff Wilson
On the radar: President Obama praises negotiators; Full text of the Iran deal; Ploughshares Fund’s official statement; Why the deal is a good one; Negotiators react; The days after the deal; IAEA Iran agree on PMD clarification steps; Strong public backing; and Members of Congress and experts react to the news.
July 14, 2015 - By Shelley Marshall and Cassandra Peterson
On the radar: Roger Cohen takes on Iran critics; State Department releases New START data; Dead philosophers on “human stupidity”; Potential model for nuclear belligerents; and the grim alternatives to clinching a deal.
July 9, 2015 - By Shelley Marshal and Cassandra Peterson