Part 3 of 6 in our series on the people and culture of North Korea. Worldfocus multimedia producer Ben Piven writes about his encounter with North Korean Major Im Dong-chul while on the northern side of the Demilitarized Zone that separates the two Koreas.
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Web Original
November 3, 2009
Straddling the two Koreas: DMZ diplomacy with Major Im
Interview
October 29, 2009
Judging Ahmadinejad’s sincerity during nuclear talks
Iran has responded to the U.N. nuclear watchdog's proposal to ship Iranian uranium abroad for enriching. President Ahmadinejad said, "We welcome cooperation on nuclear fuel, power plants and technology, and we are ready to cooperate." To analyze today's events in Iran, Daljit Dhaliwal spoke with Flynt Leverett, director of the Iran Project at the New America Foundation.
Week in Review
October 23, 2009
Week in review: Afghanistan and Iran
Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss whether Iran appears to be pulling back from a deal to ship enriched uranium overseas. They also discuss fair elections in Afghanistan and NATO's decision to support a wider war counter-strategy.
Interview (video)
October 13, 2009
Strategic ties highlight Russia’s regional importance
Angela Stent of Georgetown University discusses the significance of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit, the importance of Russia as a regional power with China and sanctions against Iran.
Video
October 9, 2009
Iranian scientist still missing after June pilgrimage
An Iranian scientist remains missing after a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in June. Many in Iran assume that Amiri defected, but the U.S. denies any involvement. Nazanine Moshiri of Al Jazeera English reports from Tehran.
Perspectives (blog)
October 6, 2009
Diplomatic victory with Iran staves off preemptive attacks
The outcome of the recent Geneva talks between the P5+1 and Iran is a victory for diplomacy, writes Worldfocus contributor and former ambassador of Pakistan Azmat Hassan. Engagement with Iran can soften the rough edges.
Perspectives (blog)
October 5, 2009
Amid Iran nuclear talks, don’t forget human rights
In addition to holding the Iranian government accountable for its nuclear ambitions, writes Worldfocus contributor Dwight Bashir, the P5+1 should use its new platform to raise substantive human rights issues -- and not just behind closed doors.
Week in Review (video)
October 2, 2009
Week in review: Iran and rethinking Afghanistan
Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Rana Foroohar of Newsweek discuss the week’s top stories: The debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan and developments in regards to Iran's nuclear program.
Interview (video)
October 1, 2009
Stakes are high in Iran nuclear negotiations
In Switzerland, high stakes talks over Iran's nuclear program are underway. Flynt Leverett of the New America Foundation discusses the possibility of sanctions. If the talks ultimately fail and sanctions are imposed on Iran, do you think Iran will give up its nuclear program? Tell us what you think.
Interview (video)
September 30, 2009
Israel pays close attention as Iran nuclear talks set to start
With crucial talks aimed at curtailing Iran's nuclear program set to begin, the rhetoric is heating up. Israel will be following the progress of the negotiations closely, says Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. If the talks fail, would Israel be justified in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities? Tell us what you think.
