JCPOA: One Year in Review

Published: Oct. 4, 2016, 4:30 p.m.

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International & National Security Law Practice Group Podcast

After one year of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action assessments and critiques, have American security interests been damaged? Is Iranian gamesmanship ephemeral, or durably threatening? Critics point to evasions of the JCPOA like the easing of economic sanctions and the un-reviewed arms deals and contracts with Russia to say that the “deal\\u201d has only served as cover for Iranian nuclear infractions. Is the U.S. Congress empowered to demand a better deal, even after a year of performance and European reliance on a return to the status quo ante for financial re-engagement with Iran? Are there historic precedents for resetting the terms? In light of coming sunset clauses that may see Iran at near zero break-out time, what leverage potential does NATO possess, and do any “snap back\\u201d sanctions represent real restraining power?

Featuring:

  • Mark Dubowitz,\\xa0Executive Director, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
  • Peter Harrell,\\xa0Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security
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