Managing the relationship with Iran continues to be a key challenge for the United States. To address this challenge, specifically dealing with Iran's nuclear program, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) evaluated U.S. policy options such as diplomatic, military, and living with a nuclear Iran. CNAS worked with a bipartisan group of experts including Dennis Ross, Vali Nasr, Ashton Carter, Richard Haass, and Suzanne Maloney.
CNAS authors Dr. James Miller, Christine Parthemore, and Dr. Kurt Campbell proposed that the next administration pursue “game-changing diplomacy” with Iran. While both Iran and the international community would be better off if Iran plays ball, game-changing diplomacy is designed to improve prospects for the United States and the international community irrespective of how Iran responds.