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Saudi Nuclear Programme: Undying Ambition

Saudi Arabia has recently been developing its nuclear programme to meet its growing energy needs. Riyadh is pursuing the programme despite concerns …

Egyptian Nuclear Power Ambitions Confronted with International Balance

Egypt is acquiring nuclear energy in cooperation with Russia through its first nuclear plant in the El-Dabaa.

US-Saudi Ties: The Balance of Interests is Shifting

The main problem lies in the marked deterioration in the kingdom's relationship with the United States.

The Iran Nuclear Talks Are Resuming, but Is There Any Trust Left to Strike a Deal?

The terms of the JCPOA won’t provide a solution for the deadlock between Washington and Tehran.

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US Sanctions on Iran Return, but to What Ends?

While Iran-related sanctions have been applied since Biden took office, they have been less frequent than under Trump.

Iran Nuclear Capability Is More Likely Bluff Than Bombs

Finding a path to return to the nuclear deal with Iran is a priority.

Hardened US and Iranian Positions Question Efficacy of Parties’ Negotiating Tactics

The US and Iran harden their positions in advance of the negotiations’ resumption once Raisi took office.

Biden and the Iran nuclear deal: what to expect from the negotiations

Biden wants the nuclear deal to be a key part of his administration’s vision in the Middle East – but this might be tougher than he anticipates.

Iran: US policy of ‘maximum pressure’ has failed – why the west needs to re-engage Tehran

The US must seek to engage Iran through rigorous multilateral diplomacy by rejoining the JCPOA in exchange for sanctions relief.

Guns, drones and poison: the new age of assassination

An overview of assassination history and the methods by Israel to assassinate enemies. To know more, read the following article.

Iran and Biden: Challenges Beyond the JCPOA

Iran’s internal politics are also to play a role in Iran-US relations under Biden. Trump’s unilateral approach that caused much economic hardships …

Nuclear Energy in the Middle East & North Africa Knowledge Quiz

What is your level of knowledge on nuclear energy in the Middle East and North Africa? Take Fanack's challenging knowledge quiz test to find out and …

Why US air strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme would make matters worse

Launching air strikes on Iran will not neutralize Tehran’s nuclear program. Rather, it will raise tensions in the Middle East. To know more, read …

Biden’s plan to revive Iran talks could calm the Middle East – but on Israel he and Trump largely agree

Fanack presents an overview of Joe biden's plan to revive talks with Iran and its influence on the Middle East.

Mordechai Vanunu: Traitor or Peace Activist?

Critics of Vanunu’s treatment claim that he is being held indefinitely so that Israel can avoid political embarrassment and financial complications …

War is no solution to the US-Iran standoff

Hence, nothing other than direct talks can offer a prospect whereby Iran may overcome its economic woes and the US can reach a more comprehensive …

The missing three-letter word in the Iran crisis

As things stand today, any Iranian move in the Strait of Hormuz that can be portrayed as a threat to the “free flow of commerce” (that is, the oil …

INSTEX – EU’s Way to Trade with Iran

INSTEX - Europe's multimillion-euro credit line will allow European companies to trade with Iran despite American sactions.

The Consequences of Boycotting Iranian Oil

The Iranian threats were made clear: if Iran is to be suffocated, the global economy will face a real danger. This is of course Iran’s last option, …