Posts Tagged ‘iranian regime’
Exclusive Q&A with an ex-Mossad expert on Iran »
IsraeliGirlWith the recent turn of events in Iran, as the Islamic Republic moves ahead with its disputed nuclear program, GIYUS has met with Itzhak Barzilai to discuss the situation in Iran. Mr. Barzilai served in the Mossad for many years and held multiple highly senior positions. Mr. Barzilai, a fluent Farsi speaker, is an expert on Iran. GIYUS: [...]
One-and-a-half cheers for Obama on Iran – By »
David Ignatius appears to have been convinced that the Obama administration is deftly playing its Iran hand. I am not so easily persuaded, but I did see in Ignatius's report one thing worth praising: President Obama now appears to understand that the sanctions track is the diplomatic track. There are basically three schools of thought regarding [...]
No, Israel Is Not About to Attack Iran Now, »
RubinReportsBarry RubinHow do you know someone has no idea what they’re talking about? Answer: They predict that Israel is about to attack Iran.From the perspective of people in Israel who are closely following these issues, this idea is ridiculous. Understanding why this is so tells us a great deal about the situation.First, it is too early to [...]
Russian and Chinese Support for Tehran »
Iranian Reform and Stagnationby George L. Simpson, Jr.Middle East QuarterlySpring 2010, pp. 63-72http://www.meforum.org/2690/russian-chinese-support-for-iranRecent years have witnessed the rise of irregular but frequently intensive opposition to U.S. global preeminence by Russia and China. In their own ways, and in pursuit of their own interests, [...]
The Coming Iran War »
But, while the attack on Iran will be seen by the world as the main event, the real purpose for the war will be happening on Israel’s doorstep. At the same time as Iran is being attacked, Israel, using the excuse of pre-empting retaliation for attacking Iran, will attack both Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza and then move to occupy [...]
Too Early To Cheer: Will the White House Actually »
RubinReportsBarry RubinThe American media is starting a campaign to promote the story that President Barack Obama will soon sign the toughest anti-Iran sanctions in history when the bill passed by Congress reaches his desk. In fact, the White House has already watered down the original legislation. Beyond that, a very large number of waivers have [...]
Saudis: Green Light for Israeli Attack on Iran »
Ryan MauroThe Iranian regime does not just seek the destruction of Israel, but seeks to overthrow the pro-American Sunni Arab regimes, ushering in an era of Shiite dominance of the region. These Arab countries, despite their public denials, are wishing for the very scenario that the Obama Administration is trying to prevent: An Israeli strike on [...]
The Gaza Flotilla Issue: Logic, Truth, and Videotape »
RubinReportsBarry RubinA friend who is a blogger remarked that I am arguing with logic and facts about this issue but that the situation has gone far beyond the point where that is useful.One problem is with conception--the inability of much of the world to comprehend the new form of propaganda as well as terrorism warfare, the nature of [...]
Assessing a benchmark in Obama’s ‘yes, »
The end of the NonProliferation Treaty Review conference provides an opportunity to assess how well President Obama's "Yes, But" strategy is working. My provisional assessment: not as well as I might have hoped. Recall that Obama's foreign policy efforts of the past 16 months can be summarized as one long effort to neutralize the [...]
Iran Targeting Dissidents Through Global Police »
http://europenews.dk/en/node/32038 Iran Targeting Dissidents Through Global PoliceCBN 13 May 2010The Iranian regime is notorious for cracking down on dissent inside Iran. Now Mahmoud Ahmadenijad and the mullahs are targeting dissidents in other countries -- including those in the United States.And they are using an international organization to do [...]
