Abstract:
The adoption of the Geneva Accord between Iran and the P5+1 (the US, UK, France, Russia, China plus Germany) to resolve issues related to Iran's nuclear program on November 24, 2013, brought about a series of debates in political circles. In many ways, it could be considered a historic event with international and regional implications and also ushered in a new chapter in Iran- U.S. relations. At the international level, it could have a great impact on the ways in which world affairs are managed. In fact, it was a victory for diplomacy, multilateralism and a thrust towards a multi-polar international system after more than a decade of unilateralism and military interventionist policies with all its catastrophic consequences. At the regional level, by fostering new alignments, it may have a positive impact on current problems; be it elimination of weapons of mass destruction or countering terrorism and extremism that is now expanding beyond the region. The Accord in Geneva also fosters hope for solid and productive relations between Iran and the U.S. after more than three decades of estrangement. Considering that a new geostrategic situation is unfolding in the region, this article tries to answer the questions related to its international and regional implications, as well as its impact on the very delicate issue of Iran-U.S. relations. At the end, some of the major challenges that lay ahead in the implementation of the Accord are examined.
Machine summary:
"Geneva Action Plan: Its Nature and Implications Nasser Saghafi-Ameri Pirooz Izadi Abstract The adoption of the Geneva Accord between Iran and the P5+1 (the US, UK, France, Russia, China plus Germany) to resolve issues related to Iran's nuclear program on November 24, 2013, brought about a series of debates in political circles.
(Saghafi- Ameri, September 12, 2006) Facing a deadlock in the nuclear talks, in June 2006, the United States, Russia and China formally joined the three European negotiators, offering a variety of incentives in exchange for complete suspension of uranium enrichment which Iran rejected.
(Benari, November 27, 2013) However, some experts suggest that the interim agreement could cause the United States to look for ways to cooperate with Iran on regional issues, such as Syria, where the two countries are supporting opposite sides in the civil war.
In a stern reaction, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif has warned that new sanctions are in violation of the Geneva agreement signed by Iran and the world’s six major powers on November 24.
Despite those challenges and the upheaval that the preliminary nuclear accord might face in the future,its finalization on November 24th, 2013 in Geneva will be remembered in history for what it achieved using diplomacy, both defusing a crisis that had the potential of deteriorating into a regional or global war, and also offering a positive prospect with regards to cooperation for the purpose of peace in the region and moving toward a long awaited plan for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction."