Stop outsiders from sabotaging your deal

Republican senators’ attempt to scuttle a U.S. agreement with Iran should remind business negotiators of the importance of managing potential deal spoilers.

By PON Staff on May 5th, 2015

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A deal had been a long time coming. Back in November 2013, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear enrichment program in exchange for lighter economic sanctions from Western nations. To hammer out the details, Iran entered into talks with six nations: China, Russia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Eventually, the talks … Read Stop outsiders from sabotaging your deal

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