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Trita Parsi discussed his latest book, focusing on the state of the Obama administration’s diplomatic relations with Iran, how a series of diplomatic failures led to the current state of affairs, and the steps that must be taken moving forward. more
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A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama’s Diplomacy with Iran
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February 01, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Trita Parsi discussed his latest book, focusing on the state of the Obama administration’s diplomatic relations with Iran, how a series of diplomatic failures led to the current state of affairs, and the steps that must be taken moving forward. more
Post-Occupation Iraq: The Brittleness of Political Institutions
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February 15, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Adeed Dawisha will discuss the delicate balance, how long it could persist, and whether it could withstand major crises. more
An Assessment of Iran’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
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February 09, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
What will the Iranian government do after the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran if there is a widespread boycott? What will the outcome be for Iranian politics and society? Hosein Ghazian, an expert on the electoral process, will present a preview of the March 2 Iranian parliamentary elections. more
Return to Tahrir Square: Political Uncertainty, Military Unrest Color Protests
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Jan 24, 2012
Egyptians mark the first anniversary of the revolution that toppled former dictator Hosni Mubarak—an uprising centering on Cairo’s iconic square that prompted hopes of a new and democratic politics. Just back from a research trip to Egypt, Distinguished Scholar Robin Wright gives a first-hand impression of the country’s political situation, reporting on protests against the military and the recent parliamentary elections. more
Saddam Hussein’s Ba‘th Party: Inside an Authoritarian Regime
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January 23, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Author Joseph Sassoon translated and analyzed the documents that form the basis of this revealing book about Saddam Hussein’s Ba‘th Party which came to power in 1968 and remained for 35 years, until the 2003 U.S. invasion. more
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