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Mihaela Carstei on the US-Canada Keystone Pipeline Project (CTV)
On the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to the United States, Energy & Environment Program Associate Director Mihaela Carstei joins CTV to discuss the Keystone Pipeline project that would transport tar sands oil from Canada and the northern United States to refineries in the Gulf coast of Texas.
Frederic Hof on US Position in Syria Crisis (BBC World Service)
Hariri Middle East Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof speaks with the BBC’s Tim Franks about the cautious US position with respect to resolving the Syria crisis.
Shuja Nawaz Response to Pakistan Election Results (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins a live Google Hangout organized by RFE/RL to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz Speaks About Pakistan Elections (CCTV America)
South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV America to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Iran Sanctions: Preferable to War but No Silver Bullet
June 02, 2011
In Iran Sanctions: Preferable to War but No Silver Bullet, South Asia Center Non-resident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin outlines the penalties imposed on Iran as a result of its nuclear program; its support for organizations the U.S. government has designated as terrorist; and its human rights abuses. It also discusses the impact of these penalties on Iran’s nuclear advancement, and the consequences for the overall Iranian economy.
The issue brief was launched at a Symposium event on June 2, 2011.
Barbara Slavin appeared on VOA's radio program "Press Conference USA" to discuss the issue brief. Audio is available from the VOA's website.
About the Iran Task Force
The Iran Task Force is co-chaired by Atlantic Council Chairman Senator Chuck Hagel and Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat. The Iran Task Force seeks to perform a comprehensive analysis of Iran’s internal political landscape, as well as its role in the region and globally, to assess whether there are any elements within the country and region that can build the basis for an improved relationship with the West and how these elements, if they exist, could be utilized by U.S. policymakers. The Task Force was launched in February of 2010 with support from the Ploughshares Fund.
Iran Task Force Briefings:
- Iran Task Force Briefing Five: A Conversation with Stuart Levey
- Iran Task Force Briefing Four: Negotiating with Iran in an International Context
- Iran Task Force Briefing Three: Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman
- Iran Task Force Briefing Two: Opposition Movements in Iran
- Iran Task Force Briefing One: Can There Be Another Iran?
Iran Task Force Publications:
- Iran Sanctions: Preferable to War but No Silver Bullet
- "Strategically Lonely" Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence
- The Iran Stalemate and the Need for Strategic Patience
Iran Task Force Issue Brief Launches:
- Iran Symposium and Launch of Iran Sanctions: Preferable to War but no Silver Bullet
- Issue Brief Launch: "'Strategically Lonely' Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence"
- Iran Issue Brief Launch: The Iran Stalemate
For more writings and news items, please visit the Iran Task Force page.
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15th Anniversary of PDD-63: History of Cyber Critical Infrastructure Protection
On May 22, the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative will hold a discussion on the history of cyber critical infrastructure protection in recognition of the 15th anniversary of Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63).
The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran
On May 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will release a new issue brief, The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran, a discussion of Iran’s upcoming presidential elections.
2013 Wroclaw Global Forum
From June 13-14, the 2013 Wrocław Global Forum will bring together over 350 top policy-makers and business leaders to explore the region’s impact as an actor in Europe, as well as its crucial role in the transatlantic partnership and on the global stage.
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