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AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on Iran.

Video: Mohammad Khazaee, Thomas Pickering Discuss Future of US-Iran Relations
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering discuss Iran’s nuclear program, Syria, Afghanistan, and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
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The US and Iran: Road to War or Path to Peace? (Complete)
Iranian Ambassador to the UN Mohammad Khazaee and former State Department official Thomas Pickering discuss Iran’s nuclear program, Syria, Afghanistan, and U.S.-Iran relations.
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Iran and the Nuclear End Game: What Are the Odds of Peace?
Eugene Gholz discusses the costs and benefits of various policy choices, including military action, in response to Iran’s nuclear program.
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Mamak Khadem Sings the Poetry of Sepehri (Complete)
Vocalist Mamak Khadem captivates an audience by blending her roots in Persian poetry and music with a bold new sound.
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Photo of the Day: A Worn Stretch of Road in Iran
Dried patches of grass and leafless trees dot a long and empty road in Iran on February 4, 2013. (Amélie lai/Flickr)
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Video: PBS Tackles Iran, Myanmar and Other Thorny Issues in 'Great Decisions'
The eight-part series, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, includes interviews with Asia Society Vice President of Global Policy Programs Suzanne DiMaggio and other foreign policy experts.
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Mamak Khadem and Mehdi Bagheri Perform 'Varan'
Vocalist Mamak Khadem and Mehdi Bagheri bring the soul of Iran to the heart of Texas with this intimate performance.
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Experts Discuss Sino-American Energy Diplomacy (Complete)
In a symposium moderated by Professor David Zweig, policy experts discuss the dynamics of U.S. and China energy interests in resource-rich states.
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Expert Q&A: Sino-American Energy Diplomacy (Complete)
A panel of policy experts including John Garver, Susana Moreira, Nicholas Thomas, Xu Xiaojie and moderator David Zweig fields questions from the audience regarding U.S. and Chinese energy interests in resource-rich states.
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Video: Chuck Hagel Says 'You Do Have to Engage' With Iran
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is President Obama's pick for defense secretary. Watch his October 2008 comments on Iran, Pakistan at Asia Society.
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