Elisa Ewers
Coverage of Elisa Ewers in the Nexus archive.
- The Art of the Giveaway
The Trump administration signed a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear program using U.S. technology, drawing criticism over potential uranium enrichment risks. President Trump later added a condition requiring Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, a move seen as reactive to pushback. Critics argue the initial agreement lacked sufficient U.S. demands.
- How new deal may differ from Obama-era nuclear accord
Washington and Tehran are exploring a new nuclear agreement that differs from the 2015 Obama-era JCPOA, with a focus on extending a ceasefire and deferring complex nuclear issues. Experts emphasize the importance of verification, inspections, and compromise, while contrasting the new framework with the JCPOA's strict restrictions on Iran's nuclear program.