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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on our September 24th presentation of "Dire Straits: Iran, Regional Dynamics, and the Maximum Pressure Campaign" with Dr. Michael Connell

9/24/2020

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Robert Garrott
9/24/2020 01:13:52 pm

Excellent presentation - clear points with lack of jargon.

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Paul Petras
9/24/2020 01:54:45 pm

A really superb presentation!! Very informative. The speaker obviously knew a lot about Iran. The questions and answers were an excellent accompaniment to the actual talk. The World Affairs Council is doing an excellent job. These Zoom presentations are top notch. Thank you!

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Jim McFarlin
9/24/2020 05:25:54 pm

So glad you are enjoying the programs, Paul. Thanks for your feedback!

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Ron Lempert
9/24/2020 02:09:01 pm

Thoroughly enjoyed the talk. Very good and timely information

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Kathy Krier
9/24/2020 02:55:10 pm

Excellent presentation. Especially liked the question and answer concerning his recommendations......

Thank you!

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Jim McFarlin
9/24/2020 05:31:47 pm

Appreciate your comments, Kathy - I agree the questions and answers were especially valuable. Thank you for participating!

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Allen & Marilyn Shapiro link
9/25/2020 04:54:09 pm

This was a well-balanced, stellar presentation and discussion (via the Q&A session) regarding Iran - past, present and future. The beginning overview from Dr. Connell was very informative and valuable to set the context for the "dialogue" during the second half of the session.

Indeed, most significant Iranian threat is its latent nuclear weapon capability, which could be manifested within 12 months maximum. And, good to hear the confirmation that neither Russia or China need Iran as a 'critical success factor' to achieve their own Middle East objectives. Thus, Dr. Connell's conclusion that US should not rejoin JCOPA (under a second Trump or new Biden administration) makes sense - as a means to further deny Iran of financial resources, while seeking further incremental compromises to gain leverage in the near term.

Bottom Line: An excellent and thought-provoking session - balanced and objective - backed by superb preparation from our WACD officers.

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James McFarlin
9/26/2020 08:24:50 am

Appreciate your comments, Allen. I agree it was a good session - and the speaker commented to us in the prep session how valuable the questions you submitted were to him.

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