Analysis & Commentary
“Der Fall Libyen Hat Die Verhandlungen Mit Dem Iran Erschwert”
Emanuele Ottolenghi erfüllt fast alle Kriterien, die gemeinhin an einen "Hawk", einen politischen Falken US-amerikanischer Prägung, angelegt werden. Er befürwortet die Hegemonie Amerikas in der westlichen Welt
“Sanktionen Wirken, Wenn Man Ihnen Zeit Lässt”
Die Presse: Unmittelbar nach dem jüngsten IAEA-Report brach eine Diskussion über neue Iran-Sanktionen los. Wie müssten die beschaffen sein, damit sie wirksam sind. Und warum haben die bisherigen kaum Resultate erbracht?
Adam Smith: I Am NOT Trying to Water Down the Iran Sanctions Legislation
House Foreign Affairs ranking Democrat Howard Berman (D-CA), who announced yesterday that he would definitely not be the one carrying the administration's water on the issue, is one of the other key voices within the conference.
Administration Gets Some of the Leeway It Sought in New Iran Sanctions
Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a think tank that has closely consulted with Congress on shaping such sanctions, said the law’s effect would be to “increase the hassle factor” for companies seeking to purchase oil.
Ahmadinejad Personally Recruited Sanctions Buster During New York Trip, Court Documents Show
For the fifth time in five years, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is descending on New York to speak at the September opening of the United Nations General Assembly.
Ahmadinejad’s Call for Talks: Olive Branch or Delay Tactic?
Ahmadinejad’s call for negotiations could also be a desperate attempt to stop sanctions from escalating any further. After all, they’re not insignificant.
All Things Considered
U.S. To Israel: Iran is feeling heat from sanctions.
All Things Considered
U.S. Weighs Sanctions Targeting Iran's Central Bank
All Things Considered
This weekend's nuclear negotiations with Iran should provide some indication of whether unprecedented economic pressure can induce a country to reconsider its policies. No country has ever been subject to such sanctions as severe as those currently imposed on Iran.
America and the Middle East: An Explosive Mix
Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who helped write the latest sanctions bill, admits that there is a risk oil prices could rise even further.
America is Ready to Fix Our Sanctions Mess for Us
It’s also getting a bit much for the fiercely pro-sanctions Foundation for Defense of Democracies, based in Washington, D.C. “Targeting Chinese companies may present a significant political cost,”
An Underwhelming Approach to Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Wednesday’s meeting on Iran’s nuclear program will be a competition of fears. Who is sufficiently terrified of an atom bomb in Iranian hands to credibly threaten military action?
ANÁLISIS: Frenará la Carrera Nuclear el Embargo a Irán por Emanuele Ottolenghi
Ninguno, incluso potencias como China, que se oponen al embargo, están buscando reducir su exposición al crudo iraní. Además, si los países asiáticos continúan comprando su petróleo, el embargo perjudicará a Irán porque estos países negociarán para reducir el precio de crudo que compran al régimen de Teherán.
Analysis: Oil Reports may Offer Obama an Out on Iran
Nevertheless, the EIA report could act as a political shield if Obama decided to temper the sanctions. Mark Dubowitz, a advocate for tougher Iran sanctions and head of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies...
Arabs vs. Iranians
Americans like to think big in foreign policy, so they yearn to settle the Israeli-Palestinian confrontation.
Are Sanctions Working?
There’s pain and then there’s pain. Getting stung by a bee hurts. Having a Doberman sink his teeth into your thigh is a more intense experience. By the same token, there are sanctions and then there are sanctions.
Australian Agenda
FDD's Emanuele Ottolenghi discusses Iran with Peter Van Onselen and James Brown.
Austrian FM Faces Criticism for Visit of Iran Minister
Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger's decision to meet with sanctioned Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Tuesday triggered criticism from the Austrian Green Party.
Bank Tejarat Banned by US, EU in Move Stifling Iran Trade
Emanuele Ottolenghi, an Iran sanctions specialist at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based research institute, said the designation of Bank Tejarat was an important step in hindering Iran’s efforts to acquire forbidden technology.
Bank Tejarat Banned by US, EU in Move Stifling Iran Trade
Emanuele Ottolenghi, an Iran sanctions specialist at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based research institute, said the designation of Bank Tejarat was an important step in hindering Iran’s efforts to acquire forbidden technology.
