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Topic: Institute of Middle East Studies
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Russia to finish Iran nuclear plant but won't deliver missiles
Russia said it will soon make a long-delayed Iran nuclear power plant fully operational. The move was part of a deal within Russia to finish the plant while canceling a controversial sale of an advanced missile system to Tehran.
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Quartet host Russia: A new broker for Israel peace?
Amid a US-Israel flap, some see an opportunity for Middle East Quartet host Russia to become a bigger player in Israel peace talks. Moscow has strong ties with both Israelis and Palestinians.
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In Moscow, Netanyahu presses for Iran sanctions 'with teeth'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won assurances Monday that Russia will will 'hold off' on supplying Iran with advanced S-300 air defense missiles, but it's still unlikely Russia will back sanctions against Iran, analysts say.
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Global News Blog
Hillary Clinton in Russia to push Moscow on Iran. Is Obama's Nobel Peace Prize helping?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Russia marks improving diplomatic ties, and some Russian analysts say President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is creating momentum for more nuclear cooperation.
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G-20 could help US, Russia "reset" ties
Afghanistan and arms control are two areas where the countries could find common ground.
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