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Putting "Defense" Back into U.S. Defense Policy: Rethinking U.S. Security in the Post-Cold War World

By Ivan Eland, Ph.D.
ISPU Fellow


Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy

By Fawaz Gerges, Ph.D.
ISPU Fellow


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Iran in the Middle East Conference      
Iran in the Middle East: Expanding Influence, Accelerating Arms Race: Myth or Reality?

The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, The Century Foundation, and The Heinrich Böll Stiftung
6/10/2009  Washington, D.C.
Iran’s growing religious and political influence in the Middle East is alarming the United States, Israel and Arab states. As Israel considers launching a military attack, Arab leaders warn of a developing arms race in the region. What are Iran’s objectives and how will fear of Iran affect the future of the Middle East? The Century Foundation, The Heinrich Böll Stiftung, and The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding hosted a symposium to discuss these issues.

First Panel
Iran’s Increasing Influence in the Middle East:
Myth or Reality?

Featuring
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, University of Tehran’s Institute of North American and European Studies
Jasim Husain Ali, Member, Parliament of Bahrain
Alex Vatanka, Senior Middle East Analyst, Jane’s Information Group

Moderator: Geneive Abdo

Discussion Video

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Q&A Video

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Second Panel
Iran’s Objectives and The Arab Response:
States and Non-State Actors

Featuring
Saad Mehio, Arab Publications Editor, Carnegie Middle East Center
Neil Crompton, Counsellor, Foreign & Security Policy Group

Moderator: Farid Senzai. Director of Research, ISPU

Discussion Video

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Q&A Video

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