Guidelines for Approaching Iran


 

Publication Date: June 2007

Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Author(s): Karim Sadjadpour

Research Area: Government

Type: Brief

Coverage: Iran

Abstract:

While the historic May 29 talks between the United States and Iran in Baghdad hinted at the possibility of renewed dialogue, the search for an effective foreign policy toward Iran has proven elusive for both U.S. and European administrations. The need for engagement with Iran is often cited as a major step in easing Middle East tensions and a matter of necessity to contend with Iran's nuclear ambitions--yet remains a very difficult approach to implement.

In this Carnegie Policy Outlook, Guidelines for Approaching Iran, Carnegie Endowment Associate Karim Sadjadpour points to current realities in Iran and existing difficulties that should guide any attempts to engage Iran and influence its policies.