Some Russia sanctions Ahead But West Has Big Toolkit
At present, both the US and Europe – acting either as the European Union or through the initiative of single governments – are unlikely to ramp up sanctions beyond extending […]
Egypt makes big economic push as leader-in-waiting Sisi courts Russia
Report from Cairo, with an interview with Egypt’s Minister of Planning. Russian President Putin praised Field Marshal Sisi’s leadership when he visited Moscow this week. But if the Egyptian economy isn’t […]
Nuclear deal signed, Iranians await economic rewards (+video)
The sanctions relief provided in the nuclear deal reached in Geneva looks good to Iran’s business community, but ordinary Iranians are wary. To read my feature story in the Christian […]
Could India’s polio eradication success story be a model for its other health issues?
An in-depth report from Mumbai and New Delhi on India’s large, unprecedentedly coordinated campaign to successfully eradicate polio. Read the full feature story here.
US and Iran: Could Romney be tougher than Obama? Unlikely.
An assessment of legislative options open to any presidential administrtaion for pressuring Iran. Short of conducting a unilateral military strike or declaring war against the Islamic Republic, a Romney administration […]
Iran sees conspiracy in box office success of Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’ (+video)
Based on true events surrounding the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, ‘Argo’ opened this weekend at No. 2 and rose to the top spot on Monday. Some […]
Defense Secretary Panetta: Battling Sex Crimes in the Military Is a “Top Priority”
Report: Former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Launches Investigation after screening of The Invisible War.
Gunfire Disrupts Iran Protests
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Bloody Day On Iran’s Streets
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Iranian Candidate Turns to Twitter
As a challenger to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Friday’s vote, candidate Mehdi Karroubi doesn’t get a lot of air time on state TV and radio. Download a pdf copy of […]