Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on October 10, 2022
The best that may be said for the Iran nuclear accord, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is that talks to renew the agreement are suspended; the worst, that it is on life support. Nevertheless, this current state of affairs may actually serve the interests of both the Iranian and American governments. The indirect […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on September 18, 2022
Ukraine’s recent gains in the eastern sections of the country underscore the critical importance of continued Western support for Ukraine. The oncoming winter will test the West’s, and most especially Europe’s, commitment to maintain that support in order to provide Ukraine the political, economic and military backing indispensable to Ukraine’s ultimate victory. Ukrainians are rightly […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at The Cipher Brief on August 11, 2021
The Biden administration faces an important decision point in its negotiations with Iran over rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Decisions made now and the signals they send to Tehran will determine whether the two sides can reach an agreement. They also will determine whether any such agreement, if concluded, can outlast Mr. Biden’s […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on June 28, 2021
In America, the Catholic Church has seen a steady erosion of adherents to its teachings on a host of moral issues. Ignoring warnings from Pope Francis and the Vatican, US Catholic bishops earlier this month overwhelmingly approved drafting guidance that would deny the rite of communion to public officials who do not support the church’s opposition to […]
Published on by Gary Grappo
Published first at Fair Observer on February 8, 2021
Joe Biden must contend with many parties and conflicting interests as he ponders his next moves in restarting negotiations with Iran on the nuclear accord. On February 4, US President Joe Biden visited the US State Department, located down the street from the White House. He went to deliver a foreign policy message much needed […]