Meir Javedanfar – Meir Javedanfar

The Promise of Nuclear Deal With Iran — for Israel

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:58:44 +0000

My two cents on the recent draft nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

Could it contribute to Israel’s security, or is it a “threat to our survival” as Prime Minister Netanyahu stated.

Iranians, Israelis could live with ‘bad’ nuclear deal

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:49:53 +0000

The Israeli and Iranian publics can live with what their leaders each consider a “bad” nuclear deal.

My latest article explains:

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/10/iran-israel-nuclear-talks-public.html

The future of Iran after Khamenei

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:32:19 +0000

So what is likely to happen after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei? Are we likely to see much change in Iran?

My latest opinion piece for Aljazeera America tries to answer this important question.

http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/9/iran-khamenei-succession.html

Iran’s uncertain intervention in Iraq

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:56:41 +0000

The recent lightning victories of the Sunni extremist group the ISIS in Iraq have surprised many Middle Eastern countries. This includes Iran.

My latest article for Al Monitor looks at the short and long term opportunities and threats for Iran.

Its not as straightforward as some people believe.

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/06/iran-iraq-isis-hassan-rouhani.html#ixzz34kApf0Nh

Iran: Rigged elections and video tapes

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:33:40 +0000

I am sure you still remember the 2009 presidential elections in Iran. The one which the opposition said was rigged.

A controversial video has now been leaked in which the head of the Revolutionary Guards confirms that his organization intervened in those elections, because they didn’t like the impending result. So the opposition was right, the 2009 elections were rigged.

My latest article looks at the implications of this new video. Please share with family and friends.

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/06/iran-irgc-2009-elections-violations-leaked-video-reformists.html

#Iran – #Russia energy deals no threat to nuclear talks

admin — Thu, 01 May 2014 09:59:40 +0000

Israel and the United States do not have much cause for concern about reports of two multi billion dollar deals being negotiated between Iran and Russia.

Neither deal is likely to increase Iran’s leverage so it could ignore the nuclear negotiations. Nor is it likely that the deals will boost Iran’s leverage at the talks.

My latest article explains why.

To read click below

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/04/iran-russia-energy-deals-no-threat-nuclear-talks.html

Ahmadinejad’s return may be boost for Rouhani

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:41:12 +0000

Rouhani is the anti-Ahmadinejad and vice versa.

Their supporters view the other side with deep suspicion and animosity.

Yet the return of Ahmadinejad to Iranian politics could be good news for Rouhani.

Sounds counter intuitive?

Read below to find out why it could make sense.

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/04/iran-ahmadinejad-return-politics.html

Iran, Israel and the politics of gesture

admin — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:48:10 +0000

We are witnessing something which has rarely been seen in recent Iran-Israel tensions: a series of goodwill gestures by both sides.

Difficult to believe, but true.

You can find out more from my latest article.

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/02/iran-israel-politics-gesture.html

Tehran Stock Exchange plunges, baffling investors

admin — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:51:54 +0000

Over the last two years, the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) has had one of the fastest growing indexes in the entire region. So fast that it has had many people baffled.

For example: why is it when Iran’s economy was in the doldrums the TSE was rising, and now that some of the sanctions are being removed its seeing historic falls?

Just what is going on?

My latest article explains.

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/01/tehran-stock-exchange-falls.html

Iran in 2014

admin — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:43:15 +0000

I feel that I am not being a good Jew. That I am not keeping up with my people’s traditions. Why? because tomorrow is Christmas day and I don’t know a good Chinese restaurant to eat at. Oy vey!

I hope my latest article makes up for it.
In 2014, to foresee Iran’s behavior at the nuclear negotiations, we must look at domestic politics.

My article explains more:

http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/114255/to-predict-nuclear-talks-watch-iran%E2%80%99s-domestic-politics-closely

Merry Christmas from Israel,
Meir