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Shaul Bakhash
Affiliation:
Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History, George Mason University
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Iran’s Pivotal Presidential Election
Jan 31, 2013Iran's presidential elections will take place in June against a background of crisis. The ruling elite is deeply divided, reformist leaders remain under house arrest, economic problems are mounting and the stand-off with the West over Iran's nuclear program remains unresolved. Shaul Bakhash discusses the potential candidates, the major issues and vexed question of electoral freedom that are likely to dominate the election campaign. more
Iran: Is a Nuclear Deal Possible?
December 17, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Negotiations between Iran and the 5+1 group over Iran's nuclear program may resume in the next few weeks; and the Obama administration has reaffirmed its readiness for direct negotiations with Iran over a range of issues. From Tehran, however, the response has been mixed, with senior officials both rejecting and signaling a willingness to engage in direct talks with the United States. Is a nuclear deal with Iran possible, or are the two sides moving toward a confrontation? Three top experts in the field debate the issue. more
Iran’s Nuclear Program: A Shift in the Winds?
Nov 27, 2012In the wake of President Obama’s reelection, senior Iranian officials close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei are speaking publicly of direct talks with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program. But it remains unclear if Khamenei is ready. His deep suspicions of the United States and reservations regarding the utility of negotiations with Washington remain in place. more
Iran: Turmoil at Home, Assertiveness Abroad?
September 30, 2011 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
Six leading Iran experts discussed the country’s domestic and international developments since the contested 2009 presidential elections, looking at how the Iranian regime has managed its internal political, economic, and social affairs as well as its foreign policy. more
A Conversation with Haleh Esfandiari Program I
Jan 28, 2008 to Feb 03, 2008
Haleh Esfandiari and Shaul Bakash more
Iran: The Next Crisis?
Apr 18, 2005 to Apr 24, 2005
Shaul Bakhash – Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History at George Mason University more
Iran: The Next Crisis?
Jun 27, 2005 to Jul 03, 2005
Shaul Bakhash – Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History at George Mason University more
A Conversation with Haleh Esfandiari Program II
Feb 04, 2008 to Feb 10, 2008
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Iran Primer I: Domestic Politics
December 15, 2010 // 11:00am — 12:30pm
Geneive Abdo, Director, Iran Program, The Century Foundation; Shaul Bakhash, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History, George Mason University; Robin Wright, USIP-Wilson Center Distinguished Scholar more
Iran: Is a Nuclear Deal Possible?
December 17, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Negotiations between Iran and the 5+1 group over Iran's nuclear program may resume in the next few weeks; and the Obama administration has reaffirmed its readiness for direct negotiations with Iran over a range of issues. From Tehran, however, the response has been mixed, with senior officials both rejecting and signaling a willingness to engage in direct talks with the United States. Is a nuclear deal with Iran possible, or are the two sides moving toward a confrontation? Three top experts in the field debate the issue.
Iran: Turmoil at Home, Assertiveness Abroad?
September 30, 2011 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
Six leading Iran experts discussed the country’s domestic and international developments since the contested 2009 presidential elections, looking at how the Iranian regime has managed its internal political, economic, and social affairs as well as its foreign policy.
Iran Primer I: Domestic Politics
December 15, 2010 // 11:00am — 12:30pm
Geneive Abdo, Director, Iran Program, The Century Foundation; Shaul Bakhash, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History, George Mason University; Robin Wright, USIP-Wilson Center Distinguished Scholar
Iran’s Pivotal Presidential Election
Jan 31, 2013Iran's presidential elections will take place in June against a background of crisis. The ruling elite is deeply divided, reformist leaders remain under house arrest, economic problems are mounting and the stand-off with the West over Iran's nuclear program remains unresolved. Shaul Bakhash discusses the potential candidates, the major issues and vexed question of electoral freedom that are likely to dominate the election campaign.
Iran’s Nuclear Program: A Shift in the Winds?
Nov 27, 2012In the wake of President Obama’s reelection, senior Iranian officials close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei are speaking publicly of direct talks with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program. But it remains unclear if Khamenei is ready. His deep suspicions of the United States and reservations regarding the utility of negotiations with Washington remain in place.