{"product_id":"uncertain-future-the-jcpoa-and-irans-nuclear-and-missile-programmes","title":"Uncertain Future: The JCPOA and Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programmes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn July 2015, eight parties adopted the Iran nuclear deal, limiting Iran's nuclear program in return for sanctions relief. In May 2018, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would cease waiving sanctions and withdraw from the agreement, arguing that it was overly lenient. This Adelphi book assesses that Trump's decision was a grave error, as Iran had been honouring its commitments and the Procurement Channel had been effective in checking Iran's illicit procurement. The survival of the deal will ultimately depend on Iran. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 168 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 January 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn July 2015, a significant diplomatic breakthrough occurred when eight parties, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, Russia, and the United States, alongside Iran, adopted the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. This agreement aimed to address concerns about Iran's nuclear program and sought to provide relief from international sanctions in exchange for certain limitations on its activities. While the deal received praise from some quarters as a diplomatic achievement, it was also met with criticism from detractors, both in the United States and the Middle East, who believed that it was too lenient on Iran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast forward to May 2018, when US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would cease waiving sanctions and withdraw from the JCPOA. This decision was widely seen as a grave error, as the authors of this Adelphi book argue. They point out that the deal was not perfect, but Iran had been honoring its commitments. The authors delve into the origins of antipathy towards the JCPOA and debunk many of the politicized criticisms that have been made against it. They highlight the effectiveness of the Procurement Channel, established under the JCPOA, in ensuring that Iran procures goods and services for its now-limited nuclear program through legitimate channels, thereby reducing the risk of illicit procurement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book demonstrates that Iran's nuclear and ballistic-missile programs are not inherently linked, as not all Iranian missiles are designed to be nuclear-capable. While the deal remains in place for the time being, its survival will ultimately depend on Iran's willingness to uphold its commitments and maintain the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. The authors call for a renewed commitment to the JCPOA and for all parties involved to work towards its successful implementation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this Adelphi book provides a comprehensive assessment of the Iran nuclear deal and its implications. It challenges the narrative that the deal is flawed and highlights its successes in promoting non-proliferation and reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation. The authors argue that the deal's survival depends on Iran's commitment to its obligations and for all parties involved to work towards its successful implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 324g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 x 13 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367197056\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Fitzpatrick,Michael Elleman,Paulina Izewicz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105107931386,"sku":"9780367197056","price":23.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/de66592051d3c78db3186f36ac8e302b.jpg?v=1627092897","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/uncertain-future-the-jcpoa-and-irans-nuclear-and-missile-programmes","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}