Pope Francis Hosts Iranian President’s First Visit to the West
Following his diplomatic endeavor to help restore U.S.-Cuban relations, Pope Francis has his eyes set on alleviating the tension in the Middle East.
Read MoreIran
IAEA Confirms Iran Nuclear Compliance
One key component of the JCPOA is lifting U.N. and European Union sanctions from Iran in exchange for the mitigation of their nuclear capabilities down to now only 2 percent of previous potential.
Read More
U.S. Sailors Released By Iran
The detention was relatively shorter than in 2007, when 15 British sailors were captured and paraded through the country, ultimately meeting then-president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and leaving for the home with gifts.
Read More
Iran-Saudi War of Words Escalates to UN
Saudi Arabia received widespread public outcry in Iran for its execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on charges of terrorism and sedition, along with 46 other prisoners.
Read MoreWhat’s Behind Saudi Support for the Iran Deal?
In July, King Salman of Saudi Arabia officially announced his nation’s support for the Iran nuclear deal. In the past, Saudi Arabia and Iran have never been the best of friends, but King Salman says that President Obama assured him of the deal’s success. However, perhaps there are other reasons for Saudi Arabia’s support that lie below the surface.
Read MoreMenendez to Vote Against Iran Nuclear Deal
On August 18, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) firmly stated that he would vote against the Iran deal in the Senate. The School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted the senator’s televised foreign policy address at Seton Hall University.
Read MoreAmidst Allies, Iran Makes Nuclear Deal
By Abby Shamray Editor-in-Chief The nuclear talks between the United States (and negotiating partners Britain, China, France, Germany, and Russia)
Read More