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2. Iran's Foreign Policy: Remarks by H. E. Manuchehr Mottaki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 09-2007
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. At the outset, I would like to thank Dr. Desai, President of Asia Society and her colleagues for holding this event. It is my pleasure to be among the distinguished members and guests of Asia Society. Your Society within 50 years of its life has done a pioneer job in expanding knowledge of Americans about the rich civilizations, cultures and art of the Asian ancient continent. This is an important task and further strengthens understanding of nations toward each other. Today, world needs more than ever that cultural and ideational concepts take the lead in building new paradigms of international relations.
- Topic:
- Islam and War
- Political Geography:
- United States, Iraq, America, Iran, and Asia
3. Leslie Gelb on American Foreign Policy
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 06-2007
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- Leslie Gelb is currently President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was previously a correspondent and editor at the New York Times. In this extensive interview with Nermeen Shaikh at Asia Society, covering Iraq, Iran, the rise of China, and the new constraints on US power, Dr Gelb explains why he was initially in favor of a three-state partition of Iraq, and his advocacy now of a decentralized, federal state structure. He elaborates on his subsequent work with Senator Joe Biden on a plan for Iraq. In responding to a question about Russia, Dr Gelb says that the proposed US missile defense system is "nonsense", and on the issue of Iran's nuclear program, Dr Gelb insists that talks are essential and that the military option cannot be ruled out.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy
- Political Geography:
- Russia, United States, China, Iraq, New York, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, and Latin America
4. Ambassador Sadegh Kharazi on US-Iran Relations and Iraq
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 06-2007
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- Ambassador Sadegh Kharazi has served twice as Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister. He was Iran's ambassador to the UN from 1989 to 1995, and to France from 2002 to 2005. Ambassador Kharazi has also worked as senior assistant to Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati, as well as to President Mohammad Khatami, who served from 1997-2005 as Iran's reformist leader (his successor is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad). In addition Ambassador Kharazi has served as chairman of the OIC Summit in Iran.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy
- Political Geography:
- United States, Iraq, Iran, and Middle East
5. Ariel Cohen on Iraq, Oil, and US Foreign Policy
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 06-2007
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- Ariel Cohen is Senior Research Fellow in Russian and Eurasian Studies and International Energy Security at the Sarah and Douglas Allison Center of the Davis Institute for International Studies at the Heritage Foundation. He is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London, and the Association for the Study of Nationalities. Dr Cohen spoke to Nermeen Shaikh on April 22nd in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at the Eurasian Media Forum. In the interview, Dr Cohen speaks about the war in Iraq, the privatization of oil and gas development, Eurasian regional politics, and the role of the US in the area.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy
- Political Geography:
- Russia, United States, Iraq, Central Asia, Eurasia, Middle East, Kazakhstan, and London
6. AsiaSource Interview with Under Secretary Nicholas Burns
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 11-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns is the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, the Department of State's third ranking official. Prior to his current assignment, Ambassador Burns was the United States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As Ambassador to NATO, he headed the combined State-Defense Department U.S. Mission to NATO at a time when the Alliance committed to new missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and the global war against terrorism, and accepted seven new members.
- Topic:
- Security, Foreign Policy, and Terrorism
- Political Geography:
- Afghanistan, United States, Iraq, Middle East, and Asia
7. Interview with Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack
- Author:
- Nermeen Shaikh
- Publication Date:
- 11-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Asia Society
- Abstract:
- Governor Tom Vilsack was elected Iowas 39th Governor in 1998, the first Democratic governor of the state in more than 30 years. He was re-elected to a second four-year term in 2002.
- Topic:
- International Relations and Energy Policy
- Political Geography:
- Iraq, Middle East, and Asia