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Sanctions Against Iran

Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
From: Guy Rathbun
Length: 00:28:56

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As the world community tightens economic sanctions against Iran, many are questioning the possibility of unintended consequences. Read the full description.

Stock-illustration-4887764-world-flag-button-iran_small Do tighter sanctions really work?  Could they be leading the world closer to war? One concern is that iran's refusal to curb its nuclear weapons development will encourage proliferation rather than thwart it. Further, here are worries that more sanctions with less room for diplomancy have unintentionally put the US and its allies firmly on a path to war with Iran.

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Piece Description

Do tighter sanctions really work?  Could they be leading the world closer to war? One concern is that iran's refusal to curb its nuclear weapons development will encourage proliferation rather than thwart it. Further, here are worries that more sanctions with less room for diplomancy have unintentionally put the US and its allies firmly on a path to war with Iran.

Broadcast History

KCBX Public Radio

Musical Works

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PVC IV Blue Man Group Audio. 1999 00:00

Related Website

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