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Iran’s Nuclear Chess Continued: Reviewing The Deal

September 29, 2015

Robert Litwak, an internationally recognized expert on nonproliferation, has been following the saga of Iran’s nuclear program since the beginning. His insightful book, “Iran’s Nuclear Chess,” has been updated now that a deal has been struck. We spoke with him about the latest developments, and in reviewing the deal, he covers fears and hopes on both sides of the equation. That’s the focus of this edition of Wilson Center NOW.

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Robert S. Litwak

Senior Vice President and Director of International Security Studies

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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