Daniel M Pourkesali's blog

National Interest

It is crucial that Iranian authorities stop the harassment and beating of all students and activists; release those arrested including reformist leaders; ensure the right to peaceful demonstration, and guarantee the security of all participants. >>>

True intentions

An article titled ‘Iran's missiles not an existential threat, study says’ published in Haaretz yesterday is a Cliffs Notes guide for anyone trying to understand Israel’s true intentions>>>

Freeman withdrawal & the 'Lobby'

Ambassador Freeman’s withdrawal may be considered a victory by the 'Lobby' but it is a shameful and deplorable defeat for the American people and their system of government. >>>

Iranian American community and Human Rights

Respect for universal human rights begins at home and not through PR campaigns to promote such rights in Iran or any other country. >>>

Time for behavior adjustment – Ours

I was encouraged by the title of Trita Parsi's latest commentary only to be disappointed by the narrative which unfortunately gives credence to the prevailing attitude in the United States>>>

The Sinking Ship

Following article written by Jim Quinn and posted on LewRockwell.com this morning is by far the most comprehensive and superb analysis on this very serious subject: U.S. Titanic >>>

Iran’s PR problem

Judging from the universally unenthusiastic if not outright negative perception of Iran, it is time that its publicists, namely those who represent Iran in various international arenas, finally realized some of their vast shortcoming>>>

Birth Pangs of a New World Disorder

The deal signed with Poland today is a continuation of a disastrous American foreign policy which threatens to nullify every international security agreement reached in the last four decades. >>>

Crying Foul in Tbilisi

Russia’s crossing of an international boundary must certainly be censured as it is outside the norms of civilized behavior>>>

تحريم و جنگ

تحريم اقتصادى خود يک نوع جنگ بيهوده و خشونت آميز است که بر اصيلترين حقوق اساسى بشر تجاوز ميکند و بايد از ابزار خط و مش خارجى همه کشورهاى متمدن جهان برداشته شود. >>>

Sanctions as Warfare

The dictionary defines ‘sanctions’ as “restrictions upon trade and financial dealings that a country imposes upon another for political reasons” -- A practice that in recent years has become a prime instrument of global dominance by a handful of major powers particularly the United States. >>>

Are you better off than five years ago?

The question each and every one us must now ask is this – Do we continue on as mere spectators and then read the bleak consequences of our inaction in yet another opinion poll five years from now?>>>

Fool me twice

Patrick Clawson seems to weigh the possible outcome scenarios of a hostile attack on Iran in the same cavalier and careless manner a prospective violator would consider speeding his vehicle down a freeway >>>

'In search of truth'

It should come as no surprise that any reputable and unbiased media organization looking for expert Iran analysis would pay more than just lip service to vetting its sources and actually check the credentials of their pundits>>>

Casualties of War

President Bush marked the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq claiming that "The world is better, and the United States is safer">>>