China responds to Iran deal
AlJazeeraEnglish — May 17, 2010 — Victor Gao, the director of the China National Association of International Studies, says China welcomes news of the Iran uranium exchange plan as "a very positive step in the right direction".
He tells Al Jazeera that for China, imposing sanctions would serve to further isolate Iran and make the situation more explosive.
And while China is willing to discuss additional UN sanctions, Gao said, it has always maintained that "diplomatic efforts should be the top priority". (May 18, 2010)
Iran and the Next Phase of Negotiations
STRATFORvideo Despatch — May 17, 2010 — Washington's concerns with maintaining a balance of power in the Middle East suggest that talks over Tehran's nuclear program will continue -- and Iran has the upper hand, analyst Reva Bhalla says.
