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The Impact of JCPOA

The Impact of JCPOA

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As the world waits to see whether a new nuclear deal will be agreed to with Iran, Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly spoke with Cipher Brief Expert Norm Roule for the State Secrets Podcast. Roule serves as an energy expert and analyst in the private sector. Here is the full conversation, lightly edited.

The Cipher Brief:  What do you think would absolutely need to be included in any deal to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran in order to make it worthwhile for the West?

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