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Poll: Lack of Internal Reforms – Not External Interference – Biggest Obstacle to Mideast Peace

Published by Jim Lobe

by Jim Lobe The failure by regional governments to implement political and economic reforms is seen by most publics in predominantly Muslim Middle Eastern countries as a greater obstacle to peace and stability than foreign interference, whether from the U.S.… Continue Reading →

Finally an Opportunity for a Real Campaign Conversation on Iran

Published by Farideh Farhi 1 Comment

Sunday’s New York Times story that the US and Iran have agreed in principle to direct bilateral negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program provides opportunity for a more honest conversation on Iran than the presidential candidates have had so far. Well,… Continue Reading →