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Sina Azodi

@azodiac83.bsky.social
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Iran ☢️ program. Assistant professor at @GWU. PhD - I read on war and nuclear strategy. Posts are my views

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
With comments from my @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague and friend @azodiac83.bsky.social. aje.news/mcsbju
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New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In Responsible Statecraft I explain why nuclear weapons proved to be ineffective in the Iran War. responsiblestatecraft.org/us-nukes-ira...
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Turns out having nukes provided the US very little leverage
The weapon Washington insists Iran must never possess proved largely incapable forcing Tehran to capitulate or prevent it from retaliating in this war
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
یاد مرحوم دکتر محمد ⁧‫#مصدق در سالگرد ⁧‫#کودتای‬⁩ ۲۸ مرداد ۱۳۲۸ گرامی، و راهش پر رهرو.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Iran and the Bomb: the United States, Iran, and the nuclear question: audiobook, preview  m.youtube.com/watch?v=erK2...
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and… by Sina Azodi · Audiobook preview
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
@imes-gw.bsky.social colleague @azodiac83.bsky.social told @thehill.com that intensified U.S. air strikes are unlikely to “change Iran’s calculation in any way, because from Iran’s perspective, this is when they said it publicly, that this is a war of survival for them.” thehill.com/policy/defen...
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As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran
As President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, signs are mounting that the U.S. military is preparing for a potential return to major military operations.  But experts are skeptical …
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The audiobook of my book Iran and the Bomb- narrated by yours truly - will be released tomorrow. You can order your audiobook here: www.audible.com/pd/B0H4418BF...
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Iran and the Bomb
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Bloomsbury presents Iran and the Bomb, written and read by Sina AzodiIran’s nuclear program remains one of the most contentious issues of modern international politics. This book is the first to trace the evolution of Iran’s nuclear strategy ...
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This was a great piece.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Re-reading Robert Dallek’s magnificent book "Nixon and Kissinger," I can’t help comparing the current debacle created by Trump’s war of choice with Nixon and Kissinger’s predicament in Vietnam.
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@imes-gw.bsky.social colleague Nathan Brown's most recent analysis, courtesy of @carnegiemec.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/...
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In the Trump Gaza Plan, Diplomatic Failure is Success
By failing to address Palestinian representation, the current process is bound to lead to just another temporary arrangement.
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Chris Osieck @chrisosieck.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
As Sina Azodi in his book said, "Iran's nuclear program is not simply about centrifuges, enrichment levels, or technical milestones. It is a story of sovereignty, resilience, mistrust, and ambition - interwined with decades of geopolitical rivalry and mutual suspicion."
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Many thanks to @abuaardvark.bsky.social for hosting me last month.
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Abu Aardvark @abuaardvark.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
How has Iran thought about nuclear weapons from the Shah’s era to today? Sina Azodi joins the podcast to talk about his new book Iran and the Bomb pomeps.org/iran-and-the...
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Iran and the Bomb (S. 15, Ep. 14) - Project on Middle East Political Science
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Sina Azodi of the George Washington University joins Marc Lynch to discuss his book, Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question. The bo...
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The other platform has become so toxic. Following the footsteps of my distinguished colleagues, I start posting here more often.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Many thanks to @busboysandpoets.bsky.social for hosting us to discuss my book “Iran and the Bomb.”
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
U.S.-Iranian negotiations will take a long time to conclude, so "Iran and the Bomb" by my friend and @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague @azodiac83.bsky.social is truly essential reading.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Many thanks to @amprestigepod.bsky.social for hosting me to discuss my book “Iran and the Bomb.” Have a listen to the episode:
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Alan Eyre @alaneyre.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A balanced, detailed & authoritative coverage of the Iranian nuclear issue. It is especially good for including Iranian viewpoints and reasonings behind its nuclear policies. I've been working on Iran for decades & there is much it taught me. Essential reading for the Iran policy crowd.
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
High praise - and totally merited - from another Iran expert. This book is a must-read if you're interested in what is happening in the Middle East today. @azodiac83.bsky.social @imes-gw.bsky.social
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Much appreciate the kind words @alaneyre.bsky.social . I’m humbled.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Event today – Book Talk: Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question with @alfoneh.bsky.social and @azodiac83.bsky.social, moderated by @ibishblog.bsky.social. Join us virtually. buff.ly/1O9MZ6n
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Many thanks to @abuaardvark.bsky.social for having me on POMEPS. Really enjoyed discussing my book “Iran and the Bomb.” a.co/d/06YP2HDv
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
My friend and @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague @azodiac83.bsky.social shares his insights about regime politics in Iran in this episode of "Compass Points." Justin Logan, Firas Maksad, and Dani Pletka also participated in this informed discussion hosted by Nick Schifrin. youtu.be/04MuMRrDRgA?...
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Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy?
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Congratulations to all the Elliott School of International Affairs students who graduated today! It was a pleasure to participate in the ceremony along with @imes-gw.bsky.social colleagues, including @azodiac83.bsky.social, @melanimca.bsky.social, Shana Marshall, Nathan Brown, and Mona Atia.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Noteworthy
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/05/2026
Both Rubio and Trump said they expected Iran to respond to their latest peace proposal by the end of the day yesterday. Did Iran ghost them? There’s been no word of a response today
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
On April 21st, I will debut my book “Iran and the Bomb” at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Please join us for a timely discussion. Register here imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series are proud to host Professor Sina Azodi as he debuts his new book, Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question.
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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 07/04/2026
📺 Sharif Abdel Kouddous (X: @sharifkouddos) & Murtaza Hussain (X: @MazMHussain, @mazmhussain.bsky.social) DISCUSS: Iran, Lebanon, and the Destruction of Civilian Life with Sina Azodi (X: @Azodiac83, @azodiac83.bsky.social) and Lylla Younes x.com/i/broadcasts...
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
@azodiac83.bsky.social will discuss his timely new book, "Iran and the Bomb," two weeks from today (Tuesday, April 21) at 2 p.m. EDT at George Washignton's Elliott School of International Affairs. For more information, including how to register, click here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Very excited for the debut of my book Iran and the Bomb- and many thanks to my friend Ambassador Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social Register to attend here imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
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American Prestige @amprestigepod.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Special - Iran’s Strategy in This War w/ @azodiac83.bsky.social Sina Azodi is back on the program, this time here to talk about how the U.S. underestimated the Islamic Republic and why the latter is not capitulating. Link in the replies!
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I spoke to Reuters about Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
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American Prestige @amprestigepod.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
And ICYMI: Yesterday, Derek and @azodiac83.bsky.social took a look at the Iran-Israel conflict—how events transpired, the international reaction, and where things go from here. americanprestige.supportingcast.fm/listen/ameri...
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American Prestige | Special - Where Things Stand After the Iran-Israel War w/ Sina Azodi
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
“Iran’s Farsnews now confirming what Pezeshkain told Tucker Carlson, that Israelis tried to assassinate him in a meeting of Iran’s SNSC. Pezeshkian was meeting with the heads of judiciary+Majlis- and the building was hit 6 times although he was able to leave minor injuries” @azodiac83.bsky.social
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Ploughshares @ploughshares.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
☕️ Morning read: "Past Broken Promises Make No Uranium Enrichment a Deal Breaker for Iran" ✍️ From grantee @stimsoncenter.bsky.social & Barbara Slavin, featuring @azodiac83.bsky.social and grantee @armscontrolnow.bsky.social www.stimson.org/2025/broken-...
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Past Broken Promises Make No Uranium Enrichment a Deal Breaker for Iran • Stimson Center
It is not necessary to have zero enrichment to have confidence that Iran is not diverting materials to build a bomb.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
I explained in @foreignpolicy.com why US maximalist demands on Iran will not work in nuclear talks. Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/i...
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Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work
The Islamic Republic, like the monarchy that preceded it, views access to the full nuclear fuel cycle as a right.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
I explained in @foreignpolicy.com why US maximalist demands on Iran will not work in nuclear talks. Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/i...
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Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work
The Islamic Republic, like the monarchy that preceded it, views access to the full nuclear fuel cycle as a right.
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Abu Aardvark @abuaardvark.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
“no university that’s true to its values ought to attempt to censor a student’s remarks, let alone treat extemporaneous speechmaking as a crime…It seems to me proof that the student you’ve chosen is worthy of the honor.” Matt Bai on GW commencement speaker www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | Graduates speak their minds. Universities freak out.
In punishing students who make pro-Palestinian commencement speeches, schools lose their way.
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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
IR Book of the Week! "Beyond Power Transitions" by David Kang & Xinru Ma. Rather than looking to ancient Greece and seeing a "Thucydides Trap", scholars can look to East Asia and see "Peaceful transitions". Underscores that IR /= European experience.
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Beyond Power Transitions: The Lessons of East Asian History and the Future of U.S.-China Relations (Columbia Studies in International Order and Politics)
Beyond Power Transitions: The Lessons of East Asian History and the Future of U.S.-China Relations (Columbia Studies in International Order and Politics) [Kang, David, Ma, Xinru] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Beyond Power Transitions: The Lessons of East Asian History and the Future of U.S.-China Relations (Columbia Studies in International Order and Politics)
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Trump is twisting Ukraine’s arms into submitting into a peace agreement
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I am very much looking forward to this important discussion about developments in Syria.
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Join us next Tuesday (January 28 at 2:30 p.m.) for a discussion on the future of Syria moderated by @azodiac83.bsky.social with panelists @stevenhyde.bsky.social, @carolinerose8.bsky.social, and Qutaiba Idlbi. This link provides registration information: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/the-f...
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The Future of Syria - Institute for Middle East Studies
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My latest for @foreignpolicy.com : Why Only Trump Can Go To Tehran foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...
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Only Trump Can Go to Tehran
For a leader with fewer conservative bona fides, such a bold diplomatic initiative would be politically untenable.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Read @azodiac83.bsky.social's new article in Foreign Policy on the prospect of Trump redefining U.S.-Iranian relations.
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Foreign Policy @foreignpolicy.com · 09/01/2025
Like Nixon’s historic overture to China, Trump faces a pivotal moment with the potential to redefine U.S.-Iranian relations and leave a lasting mark on U.S. foreign policy, Sina Azodi writes.
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Only Trump Can Go to Tehran
For a leader with fewer conservative bona fides, such a bold diplomatic initiative would be politically untenable.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a discussion on the impact of sanctions, Jeff Stein, Narges Bajoghli, and Sina Azodi. This event will explore how sanctions are implemented, their geopolitical consequences, and their effects on targeted nations and societies. buff.ly/4fU8gfb
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague and friend @azodiac83.bsky.social explains why only Trump can go to Tehran in his article for Foreign Policy. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...
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Only Trump Can Go to Tehran
For a leader with fewer conservative bona fides, such a bold diplomatic initiative would be politically untenable.
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Sina Azodi @azodiac83.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My latest for @foreignpolicy.com : Why Only Trump Can Go To Tehran foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/08/o...
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Only Trump Can Go to Tehran
For a leader with fewer conservative bona fides, such a bold diplomatic initiative would be politically untenable.
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
If you are interested in the future of Syria, you should register for this panel discussion on January 28 with experts Qutaiba Idlbi, @stevenhyde.bsky.social, @carolinerose8.bsky.social, and @azodiac83.bsky.social. You can attend in-person or on-line. imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/the-f...
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