Tag Archives: Iran

John J.  Xenakis

4-Feb-12 World View: Threats of War in Iran and Syria

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Iran’s supreme leader responds to threats of Israeli attack 200 people reported killed in Homs Syria on eve of U.N. vote Debka: West, Turkey, Arabs infiltrate Syria to topple Assad Monday euro meeting cancelled as Greece bailout talks fail Iran’s supreme leader responds to threats of Israeli attack Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Thursday’s statement by Defense [...]
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John J.  Xenakis

3-Feb-12 World View: Panetta Says Israel May Strike Iran in April, May, or June

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Suspicions grow of planned massacre at soccer game in Egypt Panetta’s Afghanistan announcement stirs confusion and fears Panetta says Israel may strike Iran in April, May or June Suspicions grow of planned massacre at soccer game in Egypt Thousands of Egyptians march in a protest from the Al-Ahly club to the headquarters of the [...]
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Sun Tzu

Iran More than Doubles 2012 Defense Budget

From Turkish Weekly: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted yesterday that Iran’s economy would grow eight percent over the next 12 months despite severe Western sanctions, as he presented his government’s annual budget to parliament. Iran’s defense spending would more than double under plans set out by Ahmadinejad yesterday. “The budget is aimed at [...]
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Sun Tzu

India Refuses to Participate in Iran Sanctions

MUMBAI, India (AP) – India has joined China in saying it will not cut back on oil imports from Iran, despite stiff new U.S. and European sanctions designed to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program. “It is not possible for India to take any decision to reduce the import from Iran drastically because, after all, the [...]
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Walid Phares

Mitt Romney’s Cutting-Edge Middle East Strategy

As the US electoral process grinds on and Republican primary debates fold into state primaries and caucuses, candidates’ views on national security and foreign policy are being carefully scrutinized by voters who consider them crucial components of the total policy package a candidate will carry into the Oval Office. Citizens’ attention is understandably riveted to [...]
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Sun Tzu

Panetta: Iran One Year Away from Getting Nukes

From CBS News: We were surprised to hear how far he thinks Iran has come. Panetta: The consensus is that, if they decided to do it, it would probably take them about a year to be able to produce a bomb and then possibly another one to two years in order to put it [...]
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Travis Thornton

America’s Long History of Mistakes with Iran Unlikely to Reverse

Every four years, during the presidential debate season, the Islamic Republic of Iran re-enters the American political spectrum.  Conservatives are pressuring the President to act to in order to disrupt the rekindling Iranian nuclear capability.  It is prudent to review the history of the Iranian regime to properly understand the situation we now face, and [...]
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Secure Freedom Radio

Interview: Roger Noriega Explains the Relationship Between Iran and Latin America

According to President Obama’s State of the Union address, “our ties to the Americas are deeper… anyone who tells you that America is in decline or that our influence has waned doesn’t know what they’re talking about.” In 2011, Iran has enjoyed more influence in Latin America than ever. In recent years (since 2005), Iran [...]
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John J.  Xenakis

27-Jan-12 World View: Nigeria’s Boko Haram Terror Group Says It’s on Government Payrolls

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. EU officials admit that €130 billion not enough for next Greece bailout ECB becomes major new obstacle to Greece default agreement Israelis state principles on border negotiations for the first time Iran has many options besides closing the Strait of Hormuz Debka: US military buildup on islands around Strait of Hormuz Nigeria’s Boko Haram terror [...]
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Kerry Patton

Lack of Info on Hezbollah’s Militant Wing Leaves U.S. Unprepared for Contingencies with Iran

For several months, I, along with a select group of colleagues have been in “closed door” dialogue questioning the international community and their understanding towards the militant wing of Hezbollah.  After weeks of extensive research, a depressing conclusion has been made. Very few have a clear understanding of Hezbollah’s militant wing, let alone Iran’s military [...]
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