He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Oct 03, 2022
The U.S.-Iran rivalry has sunk to new depths after the death in custody of a young woman who was arrested by the Iranian morality police for improperly wearing a head covering. Iran’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has made matters even worse.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Mar 08, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine conflict raises uncertainties in negotiations for a renewed Iran nuclear deal. Thorny problems remain. But while there are negatives, there are also opportunities.
Wu Zhenglong, Senior Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies
Dec 20, 2021
Both the United States and Iran want the other to make the first move. But even if the Biden administration were to lift sanctions tomorrow, international investors will not return to the Iranian market quickly. They fear a new Republican administration in the U.S. will scuttle the program again.
Wang Fan, Vice President, China Foreign Affairs University
Nov 25, 2021
The United States wants Iran make the first concession — such as ending its uranium enrichment activities. That would be significant for Iran. But because of mistrust, Iran is likely to wait for the U.S. to make the first move.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2021
China has its own reasons for strategic cooperation with Iran, and undermining the United States is not one of them. It is true, however, that Iran wants the U.S. to lift all sanctions, and the U.S. has signaled that it may be ready to concede.
Ben Reynolds, Writer and Foreign Policy Analyst in New York
Apr 17, 2021
The news of an agreement struck between two of America’s adversaries made waves and raised the alarm for a potential showdown, but the potential for military coordination isn’t the main focus of the agreement.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2021
American airstrikes took place in Syria, but there’s no question they were intended to send a message to Iran and Russia. It’s clear the U.S. intends to reassert its influence in the Middle East.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Feb 08, 2021
Mixing questions about nuclear reactors and missiles with matters involving Iran’s political system is a recipe for failure. Separating the issues will allow the U.S. to return to the Iran deal more easily, while addressing other concerns in a different forum.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Dec 04, 2020
U.S. return to the Iran nuclear deal could be difficult. Much has changed in the world in the past four years, including the recent assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist. China’s help may be needed more than ever.