Comments for SMCCDI Blog http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran's weblog Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Iran refuses to receive U.S. protest over ship incident (SEE SMCCDI Note…) by freethoughts http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/iran-refuses-to-receive-us-protest-over-ship-incident-see-smccdi-note/#comment-25 freethoughts Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:29 +0000 http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-25 Unfortunately, it's not only Bush and of course he's not worse than the others..the merchantilist European leaders with the British on the forefront are the leaders in this attitude. Unfortunately, it’s not only Bush and of course he’s not worse than the others..the merchantilist European leaders with the British on the forefront are the leaders in this attitude.

]]> Comment on Iran refuses to receive U.S. protest over ship incident (SEE SMCCDI Note…) by Karl http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/iran-refuses-to-receive-us-protest-over-ship-incident-see-smccdi-note/#comment-24 Karl Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:32:02 +0000 http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-24 Of course it is Persian Gulf and not Gulf or Arabian Gulf. US should not ignore such important details, which are very important for Iran. Besides it is proof of unique idiotism and basic lack of respect for another countries and leaders of present USA administration. Bush is real biggest idiot among leaders of the world. It is said that Iranians demonstrates maneuvers on own waters. American sheep is redundant there. Of course it is Persian Gulf and not Gulf or Arabian Gulf. US should not ignore such important details, which are very important for Iran. Besides it is proof of unique idiotism and basic lack of respect for another countries and leaders of present USA administration. Bush is real biggest idiot among leaders of the world. It is said that Iranians demonstrates maneuvers on own waters. American sheep is redundant there.

]]> Comment on About by Matt Akers http://smccdiblog.wordpress.com/about/#comment-11 Matt Akers Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:19:46 +0000 #comment-11 Hi all at SMCCDI, I came across your blog on Iran, and thought it was great. I just wanted to tell you about an upcoming discussion and book signing at the Asia Society on Monday, December 17, in New York City (725 Park Avenue at 71st Street) , which may interest you and your readers. The discussion will feature author Barbara Slavin who wrote a great book on U.S.-Iran relations entitled "Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S., and the Twisted Path to Confrontation." Slavin had unparalleled access to high ranking officials, and she does a great job of describing missed opportunities and ideological shortsightedness among leaders in both countries. Her book will be made available for sale at the event, and we will also host a reception where guests can meet the author and have their books signed. We hope that you can help spread the word to your readers about this program and encourage them to attend, or they can listen in live via audio webcast (www.asiasociety.org) and send questions in through email (moderator@asiasociety.org). Thanks for your help in spreading the word about this important program. If you are interested in attending, let me know and I can provide a complimentary ticket to the event in return for your help in spreading the world. Sincerely, Matt Akers Asian Social Issues Program, Asia Society The Asia Society invites you to a discussion & book signing: Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation with Barbara Slavin The complex relationship between the United States and Iran has been one of the most enduring foreign policy challenges for both countries over the last three decades. In her new book, Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S., and the Twisted Path to Confrontation, author Barbara Slavin provides a fascinating account of how opportunities to settle long-simmering disputes over the past decade were missed due to entrenched political interests and ideological short-sightedness among leaders in both countries. With unparalleled access to high level officials in the U.S. and Iran, Slavin breaks new ground in describing how Iran’s reformist turn in the 1990s, the Clinton administration’s failed efforts to improve relations, the Bush administration’s rejection of serious Iranian overtures in the aftermath of 9/11, the war in Iraq, and the election of hard-line Iranian President Ahmadinejad have all contributed to the troubled state of U.S.-Iran relations. Barbara Slavin has been the senior diplomatic correspondent for USA Today since 1996, covering foreign news and U.S. foreign policy. She is on leave this year as a senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace where she is continuing her research on Iran. Previously, Slavin was the Middle East correspondent based in Cairo for The Economist. Suzanne DiMaggio, Director of the Asian Social Issues Program at the Asia Society, will moderate the discussion. Monday, December 17, 2007 6:00–6:30pm: Registration 6:30–7:30pm: Discussion / Q & A 7:30–8:30pm: Meet the Author & Book Signing Reception Copies of Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies will be available for purchase & signing. Asia Society 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City TICKETS $5 Members; $7 NGOs, Seniors, Students w/ID; $10 Nonmembers Online: http://tickets.asiasociety.org By Phone: (M-F 10am to 5pm) 212-517-ASIA (2742) ©2006 Asia Society | 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street NY, NY 10021 | 212-288-6400 Hi all at SMCCDI,

I came across your blog on Iran, and thought it was great. I just wanted to tell you about an upcoming discussion and book signing at the Asia Society on Monday, December 17, in New York City (725 Park Avenue at 71st Street) , which may interest you and your readers. The discussion will feature author Barbara Slavin who wrote a great book on U.S.-Iran relations entitled “Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S., and the Twisted Path to Confrontation.” Slavin had unparalleled access to high ranking officials, and she does a great job of describing missed opportunities and ideological shortsightedness among leaders in both countries. Her book will be made available for sale at the event, and we will also host a reception where guests can meet the author and have their books signed. We hope that you can help spread the word to your readers about this program and encourage them to attend, or they can listen in live via audio webcast (www.asiasociety.org) and send questions in through email (moderator@asiasociety.org).

Thanks for your help in spreading the word about this important program. If you are interested in attending, let me know and I can provide a complimentary ticket to the event in return for your help in spreading the world.

Sincerely,
Matt Akers
Asian Social Issues Program, Asia Society

The Asia Society invites you to a discussion & book signing:

Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation
with Barbara Slavin

The complex relationship between the United States and Iran has been one of the most enduring foreign policy challenges for both countries over the last three decades. In her new book, Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S., and the Twisted Path to Confrontation, author Barbara Slavin provides a fascinating account of how opportunities to settle long-simmering disputes over the past decade were missed due to entrenched political interests and ideological short-sightedness among leaders in both countries. With unparalleled access to high level officials in the U.S. and Iran, Slavin breaks new ground in describing how Iran’s reformist turn in the 1990s, the Clinton administration’s failed efforts to improve relations, the Bush administration’s rejection of serious Iranian overtures in the aftermath of 9/11, the war in Iraq, and the election of hard-line Iranian President Ahmadinejad have all contributed to the troubled state of U.S.-Iran relations.

Barbara Slavin has been the senior diplomatic correspondent for USA Today since 1996, covering foreign news and U.S. foreign policy. She is on leave this year as a senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace where she is continuing her research on Iran. Previously, Slavin was the Middle East correspondent based in Cairo for The Economist. Suzanne DiMaggio, Director of the Asian Social Issues Program at the Asia Society, will moderate the discussion.

Monday, December 17, 2007

6:00–6:30pm: Registration
6:30–7:30pm: Discussion / Q & A
7:30–8:30pm: Meet the Author & Book Signing Reception

Copies of Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies will be available for purchase & signing.

Asia Society
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City
TICKETS
$5 Members; $7 NGOs, Seniors, Students w/ID; $10 Nonmembers
Online: http://tickets.asiasociety.org
By Phone: (M-F 10am to 5pm) 212-517-ASIA (2742)

©2006 Asia Society | 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street NY, NY 10021 | 212-288-6400

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