A balanced, detailed & authoritative coverage of the Iranian nuclear issue. It is especially good for including Iranian viewpoints and reasonings behind its nuclear policies. I've been working on Iran for decades & there is much it taught me. Essential reading for the Iran policy crowd.

High praise - and totally merited - from another Iran expert. This book is a must-read if you're interested in what is happening in the Middle East today. @azodiac83.bsky.social @imes-gw.bsky.social

Much appreciate the kind words @alaneyre.bsky.social . I’m humbled.

Event today – Book Talk: Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question with @alfoneh.bsky.social and @azodiac83.bsky.social, moderated by @ibishblog.bsky.social. Join us virtually. buff.ly/1O9MZ6n

Many thanks to @abuaardvark.bsky.social for having me on POMEPS. Really enjoyed discussing my book “Iran and the Bomb.” a.co/d/06YP2HDv

My friend and @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague @azodiac83.bsky.social shares his insights about regime politics in Iran in this episode of "Compass Points." Justin Logan, Firas Maksad, and Dani Pletka also participated in this informed discussion hosted by Nick Schifrin. youtu.be/04MuMRrDRgA?...

Congratulations to all the Elliott School of International Affairs students who graduated today! It was a pleasure to participate in the ceremony along with @imes-gw.bsky.social colleagues, including @azodiac83.bsky.social, @melanimca.bsky.social, Shana Marshall, Nathan Brown, and Mona Atia.

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Both Rubio and Trump said they expected Iran to respond to their latest peace proposal by the end of the day yesterday. Did Iran ghost them? There’s been no word of a response today

On April 21st, I will debut my book “Iran and the Bomb” at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Please join us for a timely discussion. Register here imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...

📺 Sharif Abdel Kouddous (X: @sharifkouddos) & Murtaza Hussain (X: @MazMHussain, @mazmhussain.bsky.social) DISCUSS: Iran, Lebanon, and the Destruction of Civilian Life with Sina Azodi (X: @Azodiac83, @azodiac83.bsky.social) and Lylla Younes x.com/i/broadcasts...

@azodiac83.bsky.social will discuss his timely new book, "Iran and the Bomb," two weeks from today (Tuesday, April 21) at 2 p.m. EDT at George Washignton's Elliott School of International Affairs. For more information, including how to register, click here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...

Very excited for the debut of my book Iran and the Bomb- and many thanks to my friend Ambassador Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social Register to attend here imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...

Special - Iran’s Strategy in This War w/ @azodiac83.bsky.social Sina Azodi is back on the program, this time here to talk about how the U.S. underestimated the Islamic Republic and why the latter is not capitulating. Link in the replies!

I spoke to Reuters about Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

And ICYMI: Yesterday, Derek and @azodiac83.bsky.social took a look at the Iran-Israel conflict—how events transpired, the international reaction, and where things go from here. americanprestige.supportingcast.fm/listen/ameri...

“Iran’s Farsnews now confirming what Pezeshkain told Tucker Carlson, that Israelis tried to assassinate him in a meeting of Iran’s SNSC. Pezeshkian was meeting with the heads of judiciary+Majlis- and the building was hit 6 times although he was able to leave minor injuries” @azodiac83.bsky.social

☕️ Morning read: "Past Broken Promises Make No Uranium Enrichment a Deal Breaker for Iran" ✍️ From grantee @stimsoncenter.bsky.social & Barbara Slavin, featuring @azodiac83.bsky.social and grantee @armscontrolnow.bsky.social www.stimson.org/2025/broken-...

I explained in @foreignpolicy.com why US maximalist demands on Iran will not work in nuclear talks. Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/i...

I explained in @foreignpolicy.com why US maximalist demands on Iran will not work in nuclear talks. Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/i...

“no university that’s true to its values ought to attempt to censor a student’s remarks, let alone treat extemporaneous speechmaking as a crime…It seems to me proof that the student you’ve chosen is worthy of the honor.” Matt Bai on GW commencement speaker www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

IR Book of the Week! "Beyond Power Transitions" by David Kang & Xinru Ma. Rather than looking to ancient Greece and seeing a "Thucydides Trap", scholars can look to East Asia and see "Peaceful transitions". Underscores that IR /= European experience.

Trump is twisting Ukraine’s arms into submitting into a peace agreement

I am very much looking forward to this important discussion about developments in Syria.

Join us next Tuesday (January 28 at 2:30 p.m.) for a discussion on the future of Syria moderated by @azodiac83.bsky.social with panelists @stevenhyde.bsky.social, @carolinerose8.bsky.social, and Qutaiba Idlbi. This link provides registration information: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/the-f...

My latest for @foreignpolicy.com : Why Only Trump Can Go To Tehran foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...

Read @azodiac83.bsky.social's new article in Foreign Policy on the prospect of Trump redefining U.S.-Iranian relations.

Like Nixon’s historic overture to China, Trump faces a pivotal moment with the potential to redefine U.S.-Iranian relations and leave a lasting mark on U.S. foreign policy, Sina Azodi writes.

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a discussion on the impact of sanctions, Jeff Stein, Narges Bajoghli, and Sina Azodi. This event will explore how sanctions are implemented, their geopolitical consequences, and their effects on targeted nations and societies. https://buff.ly/4fU8gfb

My @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague and friend @azodiac83.bsky.social explains why only Trump can go to Tehran in his article for Foreign Policy. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...

My latest for @foreignpolicy.com : Why Only Trump Can Go To Tehran foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...

If you are interested in the future of Syria, you should register for this panel discussion on January 28 with experts Qutaiba Idlbi, @stevenhyde.bsky.social, @carolinerose8.bsky.social, and @azodiac83.bsky.social. You can attend in-person or on-line. imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/the-f...

IR Question of the Week: Do values matter in international politics? I address this question in a new LinkedIN post that draws from my latest World Politics Review piece 👇 The TL,DR: yes, but it's not clear whether they are the BEST way to orient a foreign policy.

The incoming U.S. administration could strike a deal on Ukraine—and possibly start talks with Iran and North Korea—but bickering could derail diplomatic efforts.

With their forward defense gone, more Iranians apparently think they now need nuclear weapons. But crossing that line would invite direct attack. An IISS commentary assesses Iran’s no-win strategic posture. www.iiss.org/publications...

I discussed the prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza on Alhurra TV. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltem...

Speaking at the Doha Forum, U.S. negotiator Amos Hochstein says that "if you're Lebanese, this is the moment to stand up and take your country back." He later adds that "Lebanon has a great shot."

Tune in tomorrow morning 10am EST to explore US-Iranian relations under Trump V.2 z.wufoo.com/forms/s1bf18...

The United States once helped South Korea learn how to be a democracy, although South Koreans did the real work. Today South Korea is returning the favor.

"Speaking as both an alumnus and a current faculty member, I’ve always appreciated how the Elliott School has defended academic free speech and promoted diverse views." Learn more about Dr. Sina Azodi in his #ElliottExpert profile. buff.ly/3VjxHyS

My comments featured in @giorgiocafiero.bsky.social ‘s piece on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and its impact on #Iran

Here's a good profile of my friend and Elliott School colleague @azodiac83.bsky.social.

I spoke to Times Radio on Iran’s nuclear talk with the E-3 www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Me too. It’s too early to say. Also, I think if Iran and Russia view his survival at stake, they will intervene.

I spoke to Times Radio on Iran’s nuclear talk with the E-3 www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

The Biden administration never made a serious effort to secure a genuine and lasting cease-fire in Gaza, Nathan J. Robinson argues.

The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far,” a senior U.S. senator told The Washington Post in an interview this week.

Even though China and India remain suspicious of each other, they have an opportunity to steer their troubled bilateral relationship to a more positive path, Kanti Bajpai writes.