U.S.–Iranian Relations after the Nuclear Deal: From Détente to Rapprochement?

Now that a nuclear deal has been negotiated and is likely to be implemented, what’s next for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s foreign policy? His “World Against Violence and Extremism” (WAVE) initiative may give us some clues. On one level, this initiative seeks to recast Iran as a victim of and global partner against terrorism. On … Continue reading U.S.–Iranian Relations after the Nuclear Deal: From Détente to Rapprochement?