Rosemary Kelanic
Rosemary Kelanic is a political scientist and expert in nuclear deterrence, known for her critical analysis of international security issues. She has emphasized the need for caution regarding narratives surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions, arguing that despite possessing enough enriched uranium to build a bomb, Iran has chosen not to pursue an active weaponization program. Kelanic's insights highlight the complexities of the geopolitical landscape in relation to nuclear proliferation and the implications of military actions on regional stability.
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Rosemary Kelanic criticized Trump's actions in Iran as risking the lives of American soldiers for an unnecessary war.
Irán: la apuesta más peligrosa de Trump | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-02
Rosemary Kelanic argued that the concern over Iran's nuclear activities justifies reasonable diplomatic efforts but not costly military action.
Atacar Irán, una vieja obsesión de Trump y Netanyahu | InternacionalSpain· 2026-02-28
Rosemary Kelanic argues that U.S. involvement could hurt the protesters in Iran.
Trump promised Iran protesters help, then paused military strikes
United States· 2026-01-23
Rosemary Kelanic acknowledged that the strikes were a gamble for U.S. diplomacy.
Iran strikes predicted to spark World War III precede Middle East calmUnited States· 2025-10-16
Kelanic commented on Iran's choice to limit its retaliation in the conflict.
Iranian retaliation, a sudden ceasefire, and lingering nuclear questions: Wild swings in the Middle EastUnited States· 2025-06-24
Rosemary Kelanic expressed that it is never too late to avoid starting a war.
como Teerã deve retaliar se EUA se unirem à guerra com Israel?
Brazil· 2025-06-18
Rosemary Kelanic is the director of a Middle East program who discussed the implications of U.S. military involvement in the region.
Irã prepara mísseis para possíveis ataques retaliatórios em bases dos EUA
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-18Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities, commented on the implications of Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
como Teerã deve retaliar se EUA se unirem à guerra com Israel?Brazil· 2025-06-18Rosemary Kelanic emphasized that it is never too late to avoid starting a war.
ABD, İran'ı vuracak mı? ABD, İran İsrail savaşına girecek mi? ABD, İsrail'i ABD İran gerilimi son gelişmelerle yakından takip ediliyor.
Turkey· 2025-06-18
Rosemary Kelanic acknowledged that an Israeli strike has likely prompted Iran to potentially develop a nuclear weapon.
NYT: Teheranas ruošia raketas galimiems atsakomiesiems smūgiams prieš JAV bazes
Lithuania· 2025-06-18Rosemary Kelanic is the director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities, advocating for a restrained foreign policy.
Irã prepara mísseis para possíveis ataques de retaliação contra bases dos EUA, dizem autoridadesBrazil· 2025-06-18Rosemary Kelanic is the director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities, advocating for a restrained foreign policy.
Irã prepara mísseis para possíveis ataques de retaliação contra bases dos EUA, dizem autoridadesBrazil· 2025-06-17Rosemary Kelanic is the author of the article discussing the potential consequences of a war between the United States and Iran.
Una guerra de Estados Unidos con Irán sería una catástrofe
Argentina· 2025-06-14
Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, emphasized the emotional toll on Iran's leadership.
Will US be targeted as Iran executes response to Israeli strikes?United States· 2025-06-13
Rosemary Kelanic, the Middle East director for Defense Priorities, questioned what the president knew and when he knew it regarding the strikes.
Trump scrambles to claim credit for Israel’s Iran attack he publicly opposed | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Rosemary Kelanic, a political scientist and nuclear deterrence expert, urged caution about the narrative coming from Israeli officials regarding Iran's nuclear intentions.
Experts divided on Iran's nuclear intentions after Israel's airstrikesUnited States· 2025-06-13