The craft of spying

U.S. policy in the Middle East, the emergence of Iran as a regional hegemon

Robert Baer, former CIA operative, appears on UCTV's Conversations with History, host Professor Harry Kreisler. Baer discusses his book, "Iran--The Devil We Know", including: the craft of spying, U.S. policy in the Middle East, the emergence of Iran as a regional hegemon, and Iran's strategy and tactics as we witness the rise of its power. One hour:

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gol-dust

he might have a point or two! Don't just insult him! say why!

by gol-dust on Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:31 PM PDT

I never understand those who just write a sentence trashing the guy! The tape is one hour long. In that he brought up very imporrtant information and interesting points of view that can be debated. Why don't you explain what points specifically you have problem with and why?

If you were going to write a paper in school like this, you would get an F! So try to improve your grade please! We don't get too many second chances in life!

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MRX1

Dork

by MRX1 on Fri Sep 04, 2009 09:53 PM PDT

can't believe a dork like him worked for CIA. where is james bond when you need him.


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benross

میرزا چقندر

benross
Fri Sep 04, 2009 01:54 PM PDT

Everybody has to take a dose of responsibility. Perhaps Reza Pahlavi is aging thanks to you. But thank you for your complement anyway.


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میرزا چغندر

U R Right Ben...

by میرزا چغندر on Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:48 PM PDT

The world is still revolving aroud you and your aging Prince.


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Minoo66

Doves Like Him

by Minoo66 on Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:43 PM PDT

A Democrat ass-kisser like him shouldn't have been in CIA to begin with.

As long as CIA doesn't get rid of this kind of "sissy mentality" world will remain unsafe.  


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benross

Excellent

by benross on Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:50 AM PDT

This is a dreamlike vision I hoped Americans maintain regarding Iran.

Iranians abroad should not choose their policies based on their desire 'to go back home'. I'm glad Americans after their Iraq experience are now smart enough to distinguish fantasies form reality. We have to be a torch toward restoring freedom and democracy inside Iran by people inside Iran. It helps if we put our mindset (logical mindset not emotional) to this goal that even after restoring democracy we don't intend to return. It helps our resolve to do the right thing.

BTW, am I the only one who saw the rift between Ahmadinejad and Khamenei right from the beginning?

We have progressive forces in Ahmadinejad camp too. We can reach them only if we setup our independent policies as Iranians abroad based on our secular goals. We were never as close to a unity for freedom as we are now.


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