NIAC Memo: Ahmadinejad’s Little Helpers
The Democratic House Leadership plans to put the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 up for a vote just days ahead of the Iranian presidential election, a move that could strengthen Iranian hardliners.
Clinton Against Imposing New Iran Sanctions For Now
Washington DC – “How we proceed with sanctions depends upon on how the engagement works,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Congress Wednesday.
Clinton Against Imposing New Sanctions For Now
Cross posted from niacouncil.org “How we proceed with sanctions depends upon on how the engagement works,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Congress Wednesday. “Until we have tested, within the time period set forth by the president, where we think this engagement is going, I am not sure that adding new unilateral sanctions is really […]
NIAC Welcomes Secretary of State’s Appeal for Missing Americans in Iran
“We ask Iran to use its facilities to determine the whereabouts and ensure the quick and safe return of Robert Levinson, and grant the release of Roxana Saberi, and permission to travel for Roxana Saberi and Esha Momeni,” said Secretary of State Clinton.
NIAC Memo: Can Khatami Make a Comeback?
Iran’s former President, the soft-spoken Mohammad Khatami, ended months of speculations and revealed his bid to challenge the current Iranian President – the not-so-soft-spoken Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – in the upcoming Presidential elections in June.
NIAC Memo: What Mutual Respect Means to Iran
In her first remarks to reporters on Jan. 27, new Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated President Barack Obama’s determination to explore ways to engage Iran.
Constitution bars Hillary from serving as Secretary of State?
According to Article 1, Section 6 of the US Constitution, “No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time.” That means that […]
Darius Shahinfar loses Democratic Primary in NY-21
Darius Shahinfar, the first generation American of Iranian descent who captivated the attention and interest of the Iranian-American community from coast to coast, lost his bid to be the Democratic nominee for New York’s 21st Congressional District last night.
NIAC Memo: How (not) to Win the Hearts and Minds of Iranians
One of the oddest consequences of U.S. sanctions toward Iran is how it has compelled ordinary Iranians, particularly pro-democracy elements, to help strengthen the Islamic Republic’s claim to rule.
Parsi: Clinton’s “obliterate Iran” statement irresponsible
Senator Hillary Clinton’s refusal to express regret for her irresponsible “obliterate Iran” statement is deplorable and reflective of a foreign policy outlook that perpetuates rather than resolves conflicts.
Shahinfar Runs for Congress
Iranian American Darius Shahinfar has announced his candidacy for New York’s 21st District Congressional seat. The seat is being vacated by retiring Representative Michael McNulty (D-NY) who has represented the district since 1988. Shahinfar made his official announcement at a news conference in Albany, launching a campaign to ‘Renew America’s Promise’.
Human Rights and Islam in Iran
At a February 15 briefing at the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina, argued that the U.S. must pursue dialogue with Iran, and that dialogue must start with the human rights question. We cannot remain indifferent to any culture or community that fails to respect human rights for any person,” he said.