Why Iran Blinked
Iran, which has long been a cause of anxiety for the international community, has become a source of hope in a tumultuous region. At a time when the US is projecting an image of indecision and weakness, this unexpected development is an important reminder of what can be gained when the US uses multilateralism to its full potential.
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MADRID – At first glance, the entire greater Middle East appears to be sliding into chaos. Civil war continues to rage in Syria, while its neighbors – particularly Jordan and ever-fragile Lebanon – strain under the weight of more than two million refugees. Libya has largely descended into tribal anarchy, and a weak Afghan regime is bracing itself for NATO’s withdrawal in 2014. Egypt’s military-backed government has extended the state of emergency, and Iraq is witnessing a surge in sectarian violence, with more than 5,000 civilians killed and almost 14,000 wounded so far this year.