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Iran Program Overview

As confrontation over Iran’s nuclear ambitions continues to fester, the complex sources of this crisis remain poorly appreciated. Iran’s nuclear aims, and international resistance to them, emerge from the convergence of several unique historical and contemporary forces. A peaceful resolution depends on taking the full breadth of these circumstances into account.

Simons Centre

placeholder The Simons Centre for Disarmament and Non-proliferation Research is an independent policy research centre within the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

Liu Institute

The Liu Institute for Global Issues pursues policy-relevant research on emerging issues that demand innovative, interdisciplinary, and impact-oriented responses from the academic community. A hallmark of the Liu Institute’s approach is bridging the gap between academia and practitioners. As a result, faculty and staff engage in both the policy development process and action on the ground.

Program Updates

Simons Centre's Iran Program launches new website | May 2009
Iran Program staff interview Iranian Vice President Mashaei live | March 2009
Simons Centre hosts private round table discussion with Iranian Vice President Mashaei | March 2009
Simons Centre Annual Report 2007/08 | low resolution version (600KB)

Blog

Relevant and up-to-date coverage of the Iranian nuclear issue from a diverse and internationally renowned list of news sources including translated Farsi-source materials.

Interviews

Exclusive interviews with high ranking Iranian officials who have knowledge and potential influence over Iran's nuclear decision-making.

A periodic mailing list service that highlights significant new developments and commentary in the Iranian nuclear issue published in Farsi and English by reputable global news broadcasting institutions, university research institutes, think-tanks and NGOs.