January/February 2008
"The Costs of Containing Iran: Washington's Misguided New Middle East Policy"
Journal Article, Foreign Affairs
By Vali Nasr and Ray Takeyh
The Bush administration wants to contain Iran by rallying the support of Sunni Arab states and now sees Iran's containment as the heart of its Middle East policy: a way to stabilize Iraq, declaw Hezbollah, and restart the Arab-Israeli peace process. But the strategy is unsound and impractical, and it will probably further destabilize an already volatile region.
July 20, 2007
How to Squeeze Jihadi Culture Out of Pakistan
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Christian Science Monitor
By Vali Nasr
Putting faith in President Musharraf hasn't worked. But here's what the US can do.
May/June 2007
Who Wins In Iraq?
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Foreign Policy
By Vali Nasr
After nearly 25 years of wrestling with Saddam Hussein, Iran’s Shiite rulers have the war to thank for their newfound power.
February 8, 2007
The Iran Option That Isn't On the Table
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Washington Post
By Vali Nasr
As Iran crosses successive nuclear demarcations and mischievously intervenes in Iraq, the question of how to address the Islamic republic is once more preoccupying Washington. Economic sanctions, international ostracism, military strikes and even support for hopeless exiles are all contemplated with vigor and seriousness. One option, however, is rarely assessed: engagement as a means of achieving a more pluralistic and responsible government in Tehran.
December 19, 2006
Behind the Rise of the Shi'ites
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Time.com
By Vali Nasr
The most significant challenge facing the U.S. in an increasingly unstable Middle East today is understanding the rise of the Shi'ites across the region.
The New Hegemon
Magazine or Newspaper Article, The New Republic, issue 4,796
By Vali Nasr
As the war in Iraq has depleted U.S. power and prestige in the Middle East, Iran has seized the opportunity to wield greater influence, and its nuclear gambit has only increased its confidence. Yet Washington continues to misread Iran as just another rogue state. Three new states offer an analysis of Iran as it truly is.
November 24, 2008
"The Sunni-Shia Divide and the Future of Islam"
Media Feature
By Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr was interviewed by Krista Trippet for the NPR show, Speaking of Faith, on the Sunni-Shia Divide and the Future of Islam.
Listen to the program here.
June 18, 2008
Vali Nasr Discusses Iraq on Charlie Rose
Media Feature
By Vali Nasr
DI Senior Fellow Vali Nasr tells Charlie Rose about his recent trip to Iraq. The Council on Foreign Relation's Stephen Biddle and the New York Times' Michael Gordon also weigh in.
Watch the full program here.
AP Photo
January 8, 2008
US-Iran Relations
Media Feature
By Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr discusses current tensions between the United States and Iran on The World.
December 29, 2007
Effect of Bhutto's Death
Media Feature
By Vali Nasr
CNN's Drew Griffin talks to Vali Nasr about the death of Benazir Bhutto and its effect on Pakistan.
