Contents contributed and discussions participated by jordanbrown16 - CULF 3331: "Middle Eastern Revolutions"

'When a Nation Is Threatened, Democracy Is an Impossible Dream' - 0 views

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This article discuss human rights and how the United States misconstrues its main objective from a Iranian journalist and activist, Akbar Ganji's, point of view. He discusses Iran's hunger for democracy and proof that the country is worthy and that the United States is not.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discuss human rights and how the United States misconstrues its main objective from a Iranian journalist and activist, Akbar Ganji's, point of view. He discusses Iran's hunger for democracy and proof that the country is worthy and that the United States is not.</div>

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This is the case against Obama's Iran deal that everyone should hear - 0 views

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A political conversation between Vox journalist, Max Fisher, and Middle Eastern politician, Michael Doran. In the article, Fisher speaks with Doran about the nuclear deal under Obama and Iran. They discuss underlying assumptions of Obama's Iran policy and end goals of the overall deal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A political conversation between Vox journalist, Max Fisher, and Middle Eastern politician, Michael Doran. In the article, Fisher speaks with Doran about the nuclear deal under Obama and Iran. They discuss underlying assumptions of Obama's Iran policy and end goals of the overall deal.</div>

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Khamenei calls Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons a myth - 0 views

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Ali Khamenei is Iran's Supreme Leader. On Sunday, April 19, 2015, he pronounced that Iran's nuclear program and that nuclear weapons are a myth made up by the U.S. and European nations. As a result, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched investigations regarding the possible military dimensions of the nuclear program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ali Khamenei is Iran's Supreme Leader. On Sunday, April 19, 2015, he pronounced that Iran's nuclear program and that nuclear weapons are a myth made up by the U.S. and European nations. As a result, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched investigations regarding the possible military dimensions of the nuclear program.</div>

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Iran flashes military might amid high hopes for nuclear deal - 0 views

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Video: Confidence and optimism brimming in Iran - Iran is up-and-coming power of the Middle East - Only one serious about fighting ISIS. All human societies should unite and wage war against them - Wants better relations with the world Obama remains skeptical and recommends that the threat of sanctions should remain sound until final nuclear agreement with Iran is reached.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Video: Confidence and optimism brimming in Iran - Iran is up-and-coming power of the Middle East - Only one serious about fighting ISIS. All human societies should unite and wage war against them - Wants better relations with the world Obama remains skeptical and recommends that the threat of sanctions should remain sound until final nuclear agreement with Iran is reached.</div>

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Iran president views nuclear deal as start of new relationship with world - 0 views

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With a new agreement between the United States and Iran being formulated, Israel is angered and believe Iran's number one reason for it's nuclear program is to destroy Israel.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With a new agreement between the United States and Iran being formulated, Israel is angered and believe Iran's number one reason for it's nuclear program is to destroy Israel.</div>

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Why Saudi Arabia and Israel oppose Iran nuclear deal - 0 views

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As further limits on Iran's nuclear program are being imposed, the United States and five other world powers are coming to a head on a final agreement with Iran. With that said, Saudi Arabia and Israel are not in accordance with the newly formulated agreement, proclaiming it could impact regional politics.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As further limits on Iran's nuclear program are being imposed, the United States and five other world powers are coming to a head on a final agreement with Iran. With that said, Saudi Arabia and Israel are not in accordance with the newly formulated agreement, proclaiming it could impact regional politics.</div>

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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iran's Former President, Says Iran Not At War With Israel - 0 views

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Iran and Israel consider each other dangerous enemies. In this Huffington Post article, posted April 2013, Iran's former president announced Iran was not at war with Israel. Only if other Arab nations waged a war, would Iran be involved.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Iran and Israel consider each other dangerous enemies. In this Huffington Post article, posted April 2013, Iran's former president announced Iran was not at war with Israel. Only if other Arab nations waged a war, would Iran be involved.</div>

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Iran and Israel - 0 views

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Since Israel's birth in 1948, Israel and Iran have had close relations. Up until the 1979 revolution, the two countries have been involved in a number of proxy wars that have caused Israelis to believe their country to be at risk with regards to Iran's controversial nuclear program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since Israel's birth in 1948, Israel and Iran have had close relations. Up until the 1979 revolution, the two countries have been involved in a number of proxy wars that have caused Israelis to believe their country to be at risk with regards to Iran's controversial nuclear program.</div>

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5 Reasons Israel Won't Attack Iran - 0 views

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Concerns that Israel will launch preventative air strikes against Iran are looming. As the nuclear deal approaches, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated, "the regime in Iran is dedicated to destroying Israel and Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself." However, it is unlikely that Israel ail strike Iran in the foreseeable future. Here are a few reasons why.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Concerns that Israel will launch preventative air strikes against Iran are looming. As the nuclear deal approaches, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated, "the regime in Iran is dedicated to destroying Israel and Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself." However, it is unlikely that Israel ail strike Iran in the foreseeable future. Here are a few reasons why.</div>

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Nuclear weapons are a sin, says Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - 1 views

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In 2012, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisted that Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, claiming that "holding these arms is a sin as well as useless, harmful and dangerous". Why atomic weaponry is considered a religious sin in the Islamic culture.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2012, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisted that Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, claiming that "holding these arms is a sin as well as useless, harmful and dangerous". Why atomic weaponry is considered a religious sin in the Islamic culture.</div>

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Iran Nuclear Deal Prospects Fade as Israel Opposes Terms - 0 views

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Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is skeptical of the nuclear agreement that is being formulated between the major powers and Iran. Netanyahu says that it is dangerous and poses a threat not only to Israel, but to the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is skeptical of the nuclear agreement that is being formulated between the major powers and Iran. Netanyahu says that it is dangerous and poses a threat not only to Israel, but to the world.</div>

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Iran Agrees to Detailed Nuclear Outline, First Step Toward a Wider Deal - 0 views

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Iran and the US, along with five other world powers, come to an agreement for Tehran's nuclear power to be limited for the next 15 years with further negotiation in June 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Iran and the US, along with five other world powers, come to an agreement for Tehran's nuclear power to be limited for the next 15 years with further negotiation in June 2015.</div>

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Obama Denounces Attempts to Derail Nuclear Deal With Iran - 0 views

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In this NY Times article, Obama fiercely defends the nuclear agreement with Iran. He doesn't understand why the Republicans are prejudging the deal and instead decides to give Congress a say in the debate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this NY Times article, Obama fiercely defends the nuclear agreement with Iran. He doesn't understand why the Republicans are prejudging the deal and instead decides to give Congress a say in the debate.</div>

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What Obama Would Say to Iranians - 0 views

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President Obama explains why Iran does not need to have nuclear weapons to be a regional powerhouse. Obama believes Iran can has the potential to excel in a multitude of ways other than their current focus, nuclear weapons. Him and the Obama Administration are dealing with an "ideologically driven, offensive Iran."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President Obama explains why Iran does not need to have nuclear weapons to be a regional powerhouse. Obama believes Iran can has the potential to excel in a multitude of ways other than their current focus, nuclear weapons. Him and the Obama Administration are dealing with an "ideologically driven, offensive Iran."</div>

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Op-Ed The neocons: They're back, and on Iran, they're uncompromising as ever - 1 views

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Neocons say "the U.S. has no choice but to go on the attack before Iran explodes a nuclear bomb and becomes a regional superpower with the ability to destroy Israel."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Neocons say "the U.S. has no choice but to go on the attack before Iran explodes a nuclear bomb and becomes a regional superpower with the ability to destroy Israel."</div>

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To Stop Iran's Bomb, Bomb Iran - 0 views

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US Republican, John R. Bolton, declares an arms race has begun and the only way to stop Iran's nuclear program is metaphorically beating them to the punch. As of now the Obama administration does not foresee Iran negotiating any way out of it's nuclear program with the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">US Republican, John R. Bolton, declares an arms race has begun and the only way to stop Iran's nuclear program is metaphorically beating them to the punch. As of now the Obama administration does not foresee Iran negotiating any way out of it's nuclear program with the United States.</div>

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Iran will do what it takes to fight ISIS - 0 views

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Counter efforts have been made by Iran as the country expands its influence in Iraq. In late November 2014, Iran launched airstrikes in eastern Iraq to push back ISIS militants. Since then, Iran and Iraq have been involved in a series of proxy wars as Iran furthers its influence over major Shiite groups in Iraq.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Counter efforts have been made by Iran as the country expands its influence in Iraq. In late November 2014, Iran launched airstrikes in eastern Iraq to push back ISIS militants. Since then, Iran and Iraq have been involved in a series of proxy wars as Iran furthers its influence over major Shiite groups in Iraq.</div>

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Beyond Authenticity: ISIS and the Islamic Legal Tradition - 0 views

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From the online magazine, Jadaliyya, author of Beyond Authenticity: ISIS and the Islamic Legal Tradition, Sohaira Saddiqui, discusses her interoperation of what is Islamic and un-Islamic and why violence and brutality are ISIS's main operating principle.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the online magazine, Jadaliyya, author of Beyond Authenticity: ISIS and the Islamic Legal Tradition, Sohaira Saddiqui, discusses her interoperation of what is Islamic and un-Islamic and why violence and brutality are ISIS's main operating principle.</div>

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ISIS is the best thing to happen to Iran-U.S. relations in years - 0 views

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US President Obama believes that "Iran can play a constructive role" against the Iraqi insurgence, ISIS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">US President Obama believes that "Iran can play a constructive role" against the Iraqi insurgence, ISIS.</div>

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U.S. and Iran Both Attack ISIS, but Try Not to Look Like Allies - 0 views

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ISIS is not only a threat to Iran, but a threat to the United States as well. Here the NY Times discusses more about why the two nations should work together against ISIS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ISIS is not only a threat to Iran, but a threat to the United States as well. Here the NY Times discusses more about why the two nations should work together against ISIS.</div>

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