Meir Javedanfar

Israel’s Iran Debate Takes New Turn

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:55:37 +0000

Shaul Mofaz’s Kadima party joining Netanyahu’s coalition government is unlikely to lead to a major change in the Israeli government’s Iran policy and narrative.

Why and what will be the consequences? to find out, click below.

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/05/09/israeli-iran-debate-takes-new-turn/

Growing Criticism of Netanyahu’s Iran Narrative

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:56:15 +0000

No one in Israel wants to see this Iranian government armed with a nuclear bomb, including those who do not believe that it would be an existential threat.

At the same time, there is valid reason for Israelis to be concerned about the consequences of Netanyahu’s Iran policies and narrative.

To read more click below:

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2012/al-monitor/israel-domestic-backlash-growsbr.html

A Blueprint for Solving the #Iran Crisis

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:27:31 +0000

There’s much pessimism surrounding the upcoming Iran and P5+1 talks.
The latest article focuses on analysis and concerns of both sides, and concludes with a recommended six point plan to end the current crisis.
http://the-diplomat.com/2012/04/12/a-blueprint-for-solving-iran-crisis/

How to Avoid Disaster With Iran

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:23:24 +0000

Khamenei always has and always will try to lay the fault for all of Iran’s ills at the West’s doorstep. He should be relieved of this opportunity by ensuring that sanctions don’t deprive the Iranian people of food and medicine. Supplying medical isotopes to Iranian patients would therefore be another blow against the regime and its efforts to demonize the West.

To read the rest of the article, click on the link below:

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/04/06/how-to-avoid-disaster-with-iran/

How To Make Khamenei Change His Mind - By Meir Javedanfar

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:06:01 +0000

This week I wrote and published two articles. One in English, and the other in my mother tongue of Farsi.

1. My latest article, on what the West can do to convince Khamenei to change his current nuclear policy.

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/03/23/how-to-make-iran-change-its-mind/

“مقاله اخیرم برای بی بی سی فارسی: “بمب عشق شهروندان اسرائیل برای مردم ایران.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/world/2012/03/120321_na_mj_israel_iran_love_campaign.shtml

Possible Sign of Fraud in Iran Parliamentary Elections

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:18:50 +0000

So far it looks like Ahmadinejad’s rivals are doing better than him.

As expected, its unlikely that he or his allies will do well in these elections.

However there are already signs of possible fraud.

It has been reported that Ahmadinejad’s sister Parvin was defeated for the parliament seat for the city of Garmsar, in Iran’s Semnan province.

This seat is considered to be their home seat as the Ahmadinejad family are originally from the village of Aradan, a small village 26 kilometers east of Garmsar.

In Iran, locals are usually fiercely loyal to high ranking representatives from their area, even if their local politician is unpopular at national level.

This is especially true when it comes to poor, regional areas such as the Semnan province. In such remote areas, when it comes to voting, local loyalties are usually one of the most important criterias for voters.

Although Ahmadinejad is not a popular politician, the very fact that his sister was defeated in Garmsar is a valid possible sign of fraud.

Nobody expected these elections to be free or fair. However such actions by the regime show that when it comes to protecting its own interests through questionable activities, it has little regard for subtlety.

Worst still for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is how his fortune has changed. He won by fraud in 2009. Now he could lose the little power that he has by being a victim of fraud.

What Iran’s Parliamentary Elections Mean

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:16:30 +0000

The results will give a big clue about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s intentions.

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/03/02/what-iran%E2%80%99s-election-means/

Khamenei: Betweeen Obama and a Hard Place

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:31:01 +0000

The possibility of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group is increasing every day.

Just how much can Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei offer at these talks?

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/01/21/iran-between-u-s-and-a-hard-place/

Will Iran Lash Out at Weak Israel?

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:20:37 +0000

A cornered Iranian supreme leader might be tempted to boost his domestic standing by lashing out at Israel. Israel is ill-equipped to respond.

http://the-diplomat.com/2012/01/07/will-iran-lash-out-at-weak-israel/

Iran’s Imperfect Trap for Obama

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:57:01 +0000

A sudden rise in oil prices could do to Obama’s reelection bid what Ayatollah Ali Khomeini’s 1979 takeover of the U.S. embassy did to Carter’s reelection ambitions, namely wreck them.

Still, the threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz could come back to haunt Iran’s leaders.

http://the-diplomat.com/2011/12/30/iran%E2%80%99s-imperfect-trap-for-obama/