Episodes
Thursday Jan 26, 2012
Iranian Schindler: Sardari's Plight to Save Iranian-Jews
Thursday Jan 26, 2012
Thursday Jan 26, 2012
We discuss with Fariborz Mohktari, his latest book, "In the Lion's Shadow", detailing the work of an Iranian Schindler, Abdol-Hossein Sardari during World War II. Mokhtari tells the story of Sardari and his plight to save Iranian-Jews in France as well as detailing Iran's international relations during this time. Mokhtari is a Professor of Political Science at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies.
Friday Jan 13, 2012
Rising Tensions, Rising Threat?
Friday Jan 13, 2012
Friday Jan 13, 2012
Presidential GOP candidates calling for war with Iran. Crippling sanctions on Iran's Central Bank. Assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. Threats to block the Strait of Hormuz. Sentencing of an American former marine. What does this all mean for U.S.-Iran relations? We sit down with NIAC's very own, Reza Marashi (Research Director) to examine the threat of war and potential for diplomacy.