Latin America’s Lessons for Nuclear Diplomacy
When Iran and the P5+1 countries resume talks on Iran's nuclear program on November 7, they will face no shortage of obstacles to reaching a deal. To maximize the chance of success, participants should consider “best practices” from successful nuclear negotiations, like those between Argentina and Brazil since the 1980's.
BUENOS AIRES – In some ways, the latest negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program between it and the United Nations Security Council’s five permanent members plus Germany (the P5+1), which are set to resume in Geneva on November 7, seem to be more promising than previous rounds. At the very least, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged to take a more conciliatory approach than his predecessor.