New Iranian President Hassan Rohani has been talking nice lately, but he couldn’t keep himself from taking a jab at the US Congress on Wednesday. He doesn’t like Congress because they have enacted multiple sanctions on Iran over their illegal…
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Audio: Tableside News Asks, ‘Are You Mad?’
Passion and complacency. Anger and passivity. Which side do you fall on? When it comes to politics and causes, passion and intensity are musts – but often times the good and informed people do the least. This is bad news…
Analysis: US and Israel Have Different Views on Iran, But Are They Close Enough?
It really is all about timing. In the case of Iran’s nuclear program it could be the difference between war and a peaceful deal, or between dodging a bullet or allowing terrorists to develop nuclear weapons. Israeli media have reported…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 8th Edition
Things have calmed a bit in the Middle East, but that doesn’t mean things are slow. In fact, the situation regarding Iran’s nuclear program is picking up steam. • Iran is talking nice. But are they really willing to compromise?…
Analysis: Obama MidEast Policy Puts Future at Risk
The largest bet that can be made in poker is to go “all in” – putting all one’s money on just one set of cards. But sometimes in real life, the greatest gamble is by doing little or nothing. And…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 7th Edition
So the Syria crisis has calmed for now, so the new hot topic is Iran. Will they back down on their pursuit of nuclear weapons? Will the West compromise on Iran without that guarantee? • Iran is very close to…