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Jacob's Jottings: Blog Wars

As Republicans fall into line behind presumptive nominee John McCain on foreign policy, Democrats continue to cut each other down. The setting for this epic battle? The blogosphere.

Iranians Cast Their Votes

The American election looks a lot more exciting to Iranians than their own vote to be held on Friday. Who the Iranians are rooting for at home and abroad.

Spoiling to Spoil

As the president embarks upon his trip to the Middle East, the administration’s latest regional initiative is threatening to collapse under its own weight—only months after it debuted with great fanfare at Annapolis.

Off the Warpath?

In the wake of the National Intelligence Estimate, the conventional wisdom on Iran has changed. At The Nixon Center on Monday, seasoned Iran watchers like Anthony Cordesman, Shai Feldman and Suzanne Maloney gave their thoughts on

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: NI Online's Continuing Coverage

After the release of the shocking National Intelligence Estimate, the conventional wisdom on Iran has been called into question.

Iran's Nuclear Diplomacy

On Monday at The Nixon Center, two Iran watchers gave their thoughts on Washington’s policy, discussed Tehran’s intentions, touched on the prospects for democracy in Iran and speculated on the possible consequences of war in the Gulf.

Mr. Ahmadinejad Goes to New York

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been the talk of the town during his trip to the United States. Has the experience changed him? Barbara Slavin will expand on this theme in the upcoming issue of The National Interest.

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May 26, 2012