Category Archives: US Foreign Policy

“No End in Sight”

Posted on April 15, 2008 by iPouya

Two nights ago I watched “No End in Sight,” a documentary film on the Iraq War in which I had posted its trailer here long ago. It was an outstanding film and a burning critique of the war in Iraq. … Continue reading →

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A Third American War in the Making?

Posted on April 7, 2008 by iPouya

I think the most noteworthy points to take away from this article are: 1. “…Iran is perched like a sitting duck in denial even as the US and its Iraqi puppet Maliki move to eliminate Al Sadr’s Iraqi Shi’ite militia … Continue reading →

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Nationwide Lecture Tour Against War with Iran

Posted on February 10, 2008 by iPouya

If Ervand Abrahamian is one of the speakers, then it must be a quality event. Go here to see if the lecture tour will happen in a city near you.

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Iranian-Americans Support Dialogue

Posted on February 8, 2008 by iPouya

NIAC: Iranian Americans overwhelmingly support dialogue and diplomacy between the United States and Iran, a scientific poll conducted by the University of California, Berkeley shows. Support for military strikes against Iran is minimal in the community. This stands in stark … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iranian Diaspora, US Foreign Policy | 1 Comment

Presidential Candidate Positions on US-Iran Relations

Posted on January 16, 2008 by iPouya

Compliments of NIAC. And here’s a list of which candidates Hollywood celebs support.

Posted in Elections '08, Iran, US Foreign Policy | 9 Comments

Iran’s Nukes: Now They Tell Us?

Posted on December 10, 2007 by iPouya

Time Magazine’s cover story.  See the cover page here.

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Iran: No Bomb

Posted on December 5, 2007 by iPouya

So 16 American intelligence agencies have said that Iran most likely scrapped its weapons program in 2003. My dad called me yesterday and told me that he thought it was great news believing that the regimes may have made a … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, The Conflict, US Foreign Policy | 6 Comments

Rape in Saudi Arabia, Selective Justice by the US

Posted on November 22, 2007 by iPouya

So get this, a 19-year-old young woman was in a car with a young man, which is illegal in Saudi Arabia because the two were not married, and were both attacked and raped by 7 men. 4 of the 7 … Continue reading →

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PBS Frontline’s New Iran Documentary

Posted on October 24, 2007 by iPouya

looks very intriguing and comprehensive and can be seen here. I haven’t seen the whole thing yet but I will as soon as I have a chance.

Posted in Documentary, Iran, Iraq, The Conflict, US Foreign Policy | 19 Comments

Columbia Students Petition Columbia President for Lack of Decorum

Posted on September 28, 2007 by iPouya

Columbia University Students’ Petition Excerpt: In the past Columbia has welcomed many world leaders of all political stripes while maintaining proper decorum. But by introducing Columbia’s invited guest, the president of a sovereign nation, with disparaging and invidious language, you … Continue reading →

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Iranian University Chancellors Ask Bollinger 10 Questions

Posted on September 27, 2007 by iPouya

The following is the full text of the letter. Mr. Lee Bollinger Columbia University President We, the professors and heads of universities and research institutions in Tehran , hereby announce our displeasure and protest at your impolite remarks prior to … Continue reading →

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