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The U.S. and Iran: A Breakthrough Moment?

No election in Asia this year has generated more attention around the globe than the vote that brought Hassan Rouhani to power in Iran. In his address to Asia Society this fall, President Rouhani said that, “moderation and wisdom will guide [his] government in making and implementing policies in every field.” Thus, many are heralding his victory as the best chance that a negotiated solution might be found to the ongoing nuclear showdown between the United States and Iran. How profound is the impact of the Rouhani victory? Can this political shift bring about a breakthrough on the diplomatic front? Join former U.S. nuclear negotiator Robert Einhorn, former Iranian nuclear negotiator Hossein Mousavian, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas R. Pickering for a “Beyond-the-Headlines” look at this critical moment in U.S.-Iran relations. Journalist George Stephanopoulos will moderate the discussion.











When: Tue., Dec. 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Where: Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Ave.
212-288-6400
Price: $15
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No election in Asia this year has generated more attention around the globe than the vote that brought Hassan Rouhani to power in Iran. In his address to Asia Society this fall, President Rouhani said that, “moderation and wisdom will guide [his] government in making and implementing policies in every field.” Thus, many are heralding his victory as the best chance that a negotiated solution might be found to the ongoing nuclear showdown between the United States and Iran. How profound is the impact of the Rouhani victory? Can this political shift bring about a breakthrough on the diplomatic front? Join former U.S. nuclear negotiator Robert Einhorn, former Iranian nuclear negotiator Hossein Mousavian, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas R. Pickering for a “Beyond-the-Headlines” look at this critical moment in U.S.-Iran relations. Journalist George Stephanopoulos will moderate the discussion.

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