Monday, April 27, 2015

Why Nepal?

Only a few days prior to the devastating earthquake, a friend was telling me that she would rather live in Nepal even if the country is sitting on a known fault line and prone to earthquakes including a big one that can hit any time.

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Monday, April 20, 2015

Iran: The New Power Center of The Middle East

Dissecting Iran’s message written by its Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addressing U.S. decision-makers gives many clues about Iran’s vision for the futue, at least in rhetoric.

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Russia Reaps Early Benefits of Iran Nuclear Deal

While the U.S. was busy reacting to Hillary Clinton’s bid for the presidency in 2016, Russia has announced that it is lifting its ban on missile system deliveries to Iran and that the two countries have already embarked on an oil-for-goods swap under a barter agreement.

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Iran Nuclear Deal: The Region’s Latest Pacifier

Amid the announcements and reactions, there is analysis, prediction and spin. The camps of those opposing the deal are the most vocal but least effective.