An Open Letter to President ObamaSource: The Nation
Although we were separated by more than a decade, we lived a few steps apart in Hyde Park and were both professors at the University of Chicago.
Time for diplomacy to end the stand-off with IranSource: FT.com
Today the Obama administration begins the most important American diplomatic engagement with Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The public revelation of the Qom enrichment facility and Iran's provocative ballistic missile test on Monday demonstrate what is at stake.

By Jennifer Andrew:
In a recent report the US Department of Homeland Security warned that economic and political factors could lead to a resurfacing of right wing extremism and radicalization---.
Q+A: Why does U.S. want Iran's help on Afghanistan?Source: Reuters
The Ayatollahs and Mahdists ruling the Persian state have no intentions of "cooperating" for a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. Especially when the "Great Satan" is the one neck deep in the mire.
India, China pledge nuclear cooperation Source: The Hindu India
Breaking new grounds, India and China on Monday decided to promote bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy and expedite resolution of the festering boundary issue.
European banks pressured to end activities with IranSource: aljazeera.com
Another economic embargo?
Why cant the World consider Economic embargo on the West for a change?
Could be possible in a couple of years, with China and India rising and the US crumbling..