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The Mossad's Plan to Stop Iran

Keith Thomson | Posted 03.30.2009 | World

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Keith Thomson

I recently asked an intelligence source: what's being done to thwart Iran? His answer: penetration of the Iranian nuclear apparatus at the highest levels. The CIA is trying. The Mossad is more successful.

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Talking with the Enemy

Mark Fowler | Posted 03.29.2009 | World

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Mark Fowler

There is little question whether the U.S. should engage Iran diplomatically -- the answer is yes. However, the question of timing -- of when to engage -- is slightly more complicated.

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Iran Slams Obama Government At UN

news.yahoo.com | Louis Charbonneau | Posted 03.29.2009 | World

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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- Iran went on the offensive against the Obama administration on Thursday, accusing Washington's new U.N. ambassador of maki...

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How Obama Can Further U.S.-Iran Relations

Eric Margolis | Posted 03.26.2009 | World

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Eric Margolis

President Barack Obama, who says he wants to open serious talks with Iran and establish better relations will have his work cut out for him. His first step is to read Iran's modern history.

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Intel Estimate Muddied Iran's Nuclear Intent

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 03.16.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (IPS) - President Barack Obama and Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair did not appear to be on the same page this week...

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Obama On Iran: US Looking To "Directly Engage" With Iran, But Must Overcome Mistrust

AP | ANNE GEARAN | Posted 03.12.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday his administration is looking for opportunities to engage longtime adversary Iran in the coming ...

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Dear President Ahmadinejad and President Obama: Support Generation Y Diplomacy

Negar Razavi | Posted 03.12.2009 | World

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Negar Razavi

An exchange between young Iranians and Americans can accomplish a great deal by helping build a foundation of understanding and respect, which is essential to sustain future agreements.

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Iran's Anti-Americanism Not Easily Undone With New US President

The Christian Science Monitor | Scott Peterson | Posted 03.09.2009 | World

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"On that day when the United States of America will praise us, we should mourn," said Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revol...

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Iran's Ahmadinejad Demands US Apology For "Crimes" Committed Against Iranian Nation

AP | ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Posted 02.28.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's president called Wednesday for "profound changes" in U.S. foreign policy including an end to support for Israel and an apo...

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Clinton: Iran Must Choose Whether To Cooperate With West

AP | ROBERT BURNS | Posted 02.27.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's intent to change the direction of U.S. foreign policy gives Iran a "clear opportunity" to engage more prod...

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Uh, No "Preconditions"?

Hooman Majd | Posted 02.27.2009 | World

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Hooman Majd

If the Obama administration is serious about working towards a solution to the Iran problem, it might want to reconsider its approach at the U.N.

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North Korea, Iran Open To Obama Efforts To Defuse Tension

AP | JAE-SOON CHANG | Posted 02.21.2009 | World

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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and Iran, two nations with nuclear aspirations the U.S. wants to thwart, both signaled Wednesday that they were...

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Ahmadinejad: Iran Awaits 'Fundamental' Change Of US Policy

AFP | 1 Hour Ago | Posted 02.15.2009 | World

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TEHRAN (AFP) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Tehran was waiting for a "fundamental change" of US policy under Washingto...

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Obama Vows To Tackle Gaza Crisis Immediately After Inauguration

Usatoday.com | Posted 02.15.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama, who has focused mostly on the nation's economic travails, says he will appoint a team immediately after hi...

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Iranian Protesters Burn Obama Picture

Reuters | Posted 02.13.2009 | World

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TEHRAN (Reuters) - Dozens of Iranians burnt posters of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Tehran on Tuesday and waved Palestinian flags in support o...

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Towards a Biden-Putin Commission

Boris Mamlyuk | Posted 02.13.2009 | World

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Boris Mamlyuk

Russia's desire to be treated as an equal in the global economy and to gain a seat at Obama's proverbial table presents an opportunity not seen since the collapse of the USSR.

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Iran Tells Obama: Don't Repeat Bush's False Accusations

Reuters | Posted 02.12.2009 | World

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TEHRAN (Reuters) -- Iran called on U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Monday not to repeat what it said were false accusations leveled against the I...

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Needing Coercive Diplomacy to Deal with Iran

Joshua Gleis | Posted 01.26.2009 | World

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Joshua Gleis

It must be made clear that the use of force is still most definitely on the table. Without the coercive threat of force, diplomacy with Iran will surely fail.

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Obama Likely To Follow Bush Approach To Foreign Policy, Says Condoleezza Rice

ft.com | Posted 01.21.2009 | Home

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Barack Obama might have little option but to follow George W. Bush's approach on a range of foreign policy issues, including Iran, said Condoleezza ...

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Sam Stein

Jewish Groups Convene For Obama Transition Meeting

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

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High-ranking officials with Barack Obama's transition team met for roughly two-and-a-half hours with a wide range of Jewish groups that encompassed ne...

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Iranians Send Messages to Obama

Jodie Evans | Posted 01.18.2009 | World

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Jodie Evans

We just launched our "Let's Talk" campaign with a citizen-diplomacy trip to Iran, where we held meetings to make human connections that we feel play a crucial part in preventing the next war.

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Iran's Regional Power Rooted In Shi'a Ties

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 04.14.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Dec 16 (IPS) - As Barack Obama's national security team assesses the challenge of Iran's role in the Middle East, it confronts a paradox: Iran...

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Is A U.S.-Iran Deal On The Middle East Possible?

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 01.15.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Dec 15 (IPS) - Would a negotiated agreement between Iran and the Barack Obama administration be feasible if Obama sent the right signals? The ...

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Iranian Analysts Urge Obama To Start Negotiations Immediately

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 01.11.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Dec 11 (IPS) - In light of the Iranian presidential election coming in mid-2009 and the U.S. distaste for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President-elect...

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Iranian Leaders Split Over Obama's Policy Freedom

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 01.10.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Dec 10 (IPS) - Iranian national security officials and political leaders have been carrying out an internal debate over how much freedom Presi...

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