Give talks with Iran chance, but this time, don’t bypass Congress Obama rammed the JCPOA down the throats of a skeptical Americans despite bipartisan opposition premised on the lie that there were “moderates” in Iran. Eric Levine May 5, 2025
Will Trump and Witkoff repeat Obama and Kerry’s Iran blunders? Negotiations led by a compromised envoy for an administration that remains divided over stopping Tehran’s nuclear ambitions aren’t likely to succeed. Jonathan S. Tobin April 17, 2025
John Kerry’s attempt to revive the failed Iran nuclear deal A key backer of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, he suggests that a new agreement is needed, which rings rather hollow since the original one was so flawed. Eric Levine April 17, 2025
John Kerry to visit Jerusalem as part of Mideast working trip The U.S. special presidential climate envoy will “hold meetings with officials regarding global cooperation to combat the climate crisis.” May 31, 2023
For Iran, it’s all about breakout time The never-ending tennis match between Iran and the West could mean that Iran will have the bomb before the U.S. has a Plan B. Ariel Kahana Sept. 4, 2022
Israeli president hosts first convention of Israeli Climate Forum First announced by President Isaac Herzog in October, the ICF aims to lead discussions about climate change and Israel’s role in fighting it. May 18, 2022
‘Top Story,’ Ep. 1: Iran and Kerry The first of the JNS podcast “Top Story” with Jonathan S. Tobin. Jonathan S. Tobin May 6, 2021
The two faces of American foreign policy The ongoing crisis in American culture has brought two seemingly unrelated trends to the forefront. Alex Joffe May 4, 2021
Former Israeli ambassador to US: Kerry ‘negotiating behind our back with our No. 1 enemy’ The backlash over allegations that former Secretary of State John Kerry may have provided Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif inside information on Israeli military operations has sparked calls for an investigation. Dmitriy Shapiro April 29, 2021
