What to look forward to in politics for 2013

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Gun control legislation proposalsA fresh Obama cabinetBaby steps toward 2016Fiscal cliff falloutCritical Supreme Court decisionsContinued Republican soul-searchingGubernatorial and mayoral electionsIncreased concern over Iran's nuclear programA renewed battle over immigration

Though the speed of its progress is a much-debated topic among intelligence and defense circles, Iran's nuclear program will likely continue to move forward in 2013, putting gradually increased pressure on President Obama to seek a solution to a problem that has to this point been combated by strict economic sanctions and rumors of multi-stakeholder discussions that have yet to materialize.

Increased concern over Iran's nuclear program

( Abedin Taherkenareh / EPA / August 21, 2010 )

Though the speed of its progress is a much-debated topic among intelligence and defense circles, Iran's nuclear program will likely continue to move forward in 2013, putting gradually increased pressure on President Obama to seek a solution to a problem that has to this point been combated by strict economic sanctions and rumors of multi-stakeholder discussions that have yet to materialize.

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