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President Ahmadinejad; New York City
This event with President Ahmadinejad brought together members of the academic, business, diplomatic and national/international media communities. President Ahmadinejad conducted a discussion in which participants expressed their concerns and thoughts as to the U.S.-Iran relationship. The President listened and then responded to every participant's concerns. While not every participant received an answer that he or she may have felt was fully complete, the general consensus was that President Ahmadinejad was more direct and forthcoming than at any other occasion in the U.S. Both the American and the Iranian participants were, on the whole, very pleased at the exchange of ideas. The meeting lasted nearly 3 hours. More to follow... |
September 25, 2007
New York City |
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35. AIC DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER EVENT (Pictures) (transcript) |
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Hagel, Kucinich, Zarif, Liden, Kristof Meeting New York City , NY
This major meeting brought together official representatives from Iran and Western countries. In attendance at this meeting were Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Ambassador Javad Zarif from Iran ’s UN Mission, Ambassador Anders Lidén from Sweden , Mr. Nicholas Kristof from the New York Times, and a host of other distinguished academics, businessmen, nonprofit representatives and private citizens. |
June 25, 2007
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34. AIC DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER EVENT: Sen. Hagel |
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AIC brought Senator Chuck Hagel to an event in which he discussed the state of the US-Iranian relationship and how that relationship has faired in since 9/11. Senator Hagel very carefully discussed the challenges of this relationship but remained hopeful that it could be improved.
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March 2, 2007
New York City , NY |
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“US-Iran Relations: A View from Tehran ”
Ambassador Zarif emphasized the importance of the exchange of ideas and further noted that “dialogue will be most effective if the two sides engage in dialogue with the willingness to be convinced rather than to convince the other side.” Avoiding any recommendations abut how US-Iran relations can be improved, he focused on the misperceptions that lie at the root of the problems between the two countries. (IS) |
January 14, 2005
New York City , NY |
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32. AIC CONFERENCE |
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"Innovative Approaches to AIDS in Iran"
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October 3, 2003 |
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31. AIC LUNCHEON MEETING |
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AIC organized a luncheon meeting among a group of its friends at the Omni Berkshire Place in New York . Dr. Amirahmadi presented a detailed report on the AIC’s achievements and challenges, and Mr. Fred F. Nazem, Founder and Managing Partner of Nazem and Company, gave a presentation on the benefits of establishing an endowment for AIC. The group then discussed short-term fundraising strategies, the role and contributions of AIC Board members, and plans for future AIC activities, particularly in the Iranian-American community. The meeting ended with significant pledges of financial support for AIC. (UD)
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April 29, 2003
New York City |
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30. AIC CONFERENCE: Sen. Berman & Sen. Torricelli |
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At the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santo Monica , CA , the AIC organized a conference on its achievements and challenges. Senator Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) and Representative Howard L. Berman (D-CA) spoke at the conference on the need for dialogue between America and Iran , and called for Iranian-Americans to united and take a more active role in the American political system. Both lawmakers endorsed the AIC for taking leadership in providing a public forum on these issues. (UD)
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August 3, 2002
Santa Monica , CA |
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29. AIC CONFERENCE: SAN FRANCISCO : Sen. Kerry |
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US-Iran Relations and the Iranian-American Community
The 150 person sold-out event began in the early afternoon with two panels chaired by Faraj Aalaei, CEO and Co-Founder of Centillium Communications and Richard Matzke, former Vice Chairman of ChevronTexaco.
Senator John Kerry’s speech at the meeting with prominent Iranian-Americans was chiefly directed to the Iranian-American community. The Senator used the opportunity to acknowledge the many contributions they have made to American society. He called upon the community to become a significant political voice. Most significantly, commenting on the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act of 2001, Senator Kerry said, “we have to support the idea that someone who is an American citizen has a right to have their family visit them from anywhere in the world.” (UD) |
2002
San Francisco , CA |
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28. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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August 2002
Los Angeles |
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27. AIC CONFERENCE |
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HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in Iran : Opportunities for Partnership
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October 15, 2002 |
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26. AIC ROUNDTABLE: Secretary of State Madeleine Albright |
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US-Iran Relations in the Shadow of September 11: Bridging the Great Divide
With the help of Mr. Bahram Salmanpour, a member of AIC’s International Advisory Board, AIC organized a roundtable discussion between former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and about 25 Iranian-British business leaders. The event, held at the Institute of Directors , focused on U.S.-Iran relations. Secretary Albright gave an overview of the relations under the Clinton Administration and its sincere efforts to normalize them. Her discussions were followed by questions and discussion from the audience. (UD) |
April 15, 2002
London |
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25. AIC ROUNDTABLE |
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With the assistance of Mr. Abbas Bolurfrushan, a member of our International Advisory Board, AIC organized an informational meeting with the Iranian Business Council of Dubai. Dr. Amirahmadi gave a presentation on AIC’s mission and activities, which was followed by a talk on Iran’s policy in the Persian Gulf by Mr. Alireza Salari, Iran’s Ambassador to the UAE. During the same trip, Dr. Amirahmadi also met and exchanged views with the Vice President of the American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates. (UD)
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April 12, 2002
Dubai , UAE |
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24. AIC CONFERENCE: U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Pictures) |
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The United States and Iran : Is Confrontation Necessary? Also: Nowruz Celebration
The conference and festivities were held at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington , DC . The conference attracted prominent and knowledgeable speakers from the US Congress and the United Nations. Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE) and Senator Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) spoke on “US-Iran Relations: A View from the U.S. Senate.” Both Senators emphasized the need for better relations and dialogue between the two countries. Giandomenico Picco, former Under Secretary General of the UN, presented “A Perspective on Iran’s Regional Role,” and John Renninger, Director of Asia and Pacific Division, UN Department of Political Affairs, discussed “Iran and Afghanistan: A UN Perspective.”
Senator Biden’s speech at opened another window of opportunity for Iran to mend relations with the United States . He offered to meet Iranian parliamentarians and outlined a workable road map for more people-to-people exchange. The speech was received with approval by the Iranian Government and the Parliament, but was again torpedoed by the Leader and the so-called hardliners. (12; UD) |
March 13, 2002
Washington , DC |
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23. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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June 2001
San Francisco
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22. AIC CAPITOL HILL ROUNDTABLE |
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This AIC Roundtable focused upon the Iranian Presidential election and its implications for US-Iran relations. |
June 2001
Washington , D.C. |
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21. AIC MEETING: George Shultz |
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Secretary of State George P. Shultz and the President of the AIC, Dr. Amirahmadi, met at Stanford to exchange views on US-Iran Relations. |
August 2001
Palo Alto , CA |
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“Revisiting US-Iran Relations”
In addition to this discussion, the event was also designed to celebrate the New Year and the achievements of former Secretary Albright. The conference reflected on the changes in US-Iran relations since AIC’s event in March 2000, when then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright made an important speech in which she heralded a hopeful change in the direction of US-Iran relations and announced the partial lifting of sanctions against Iranian products. (10; UD) |
December 17, 2001
New York City
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Senator Chuck Hagel’s principled speech against the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) inspired a lively and timely debate on the sanction legislation. The Senator was also the only dissenting voice in the Senate vote on the Act. The speech and the vote failed to convince the ILSA supporters: it was passed. But as the Senator had warned, the unenforceable legislation was shelved, damaging US international credibility. (9.)
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June 2001
Washington , D.C. |
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18. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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March 2001
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. |
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17. AIC NOWRUZ CELEBRATION |
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Conference on the New Congress and Iran
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March 22, 2001 |
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16. AIC NOWRUZ CELEBRATION |
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The United States and Iran : Is Confrontation Necessary?
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March 13, 2001 |
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15. AIC CONFERENCE: Dr. Kharrazi |
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The meeting focused upon the probable impact on US-Iran relations of the new Bush Administration. Participants included Dr. Kamal Kharrazi, Iran ’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Hadi Nejad Hosseinian of Iran ’s UN Mission, Lee Raymond, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, David O’Reilly, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Texaco, Archie Dunham, President and CEO of Conoco, and Michael Stinson, Senior Vice President of Conoco.
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January 2001
New York City |
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14. AIC CONGRESSIONAL ROUNDTABLE: Sen Specter |
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Narcotics Traffic Control Cooperation (#2)
This roundtable focused upon the issue of Iranian frozen assets. Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Jim Leach led this roundtable. Congressman Jim Leach (R-Iowa), Chairman of the House Banking and Financial Services Committee and Ms. Mathea Falco, President of Drug Strategies, speak. (BK) |
December 2000
Washington , D.C. |
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13. AIC CONGRESSIONAL ROUNDTABLE: Sen. Specter (Pictures) |
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Narcotics Traffic Control Cooperation (#1)
This roundtable focused upon the issue of Iranian frozen assets. Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Jim Leach led this roundtable. Congressman Jim Leach (R-Iowa), Chairman of the House Banking and Financial Services Committee and Ms. Mathea Falco, President of Drug Strategies, speak. (7.) |
October 2000
Washington D.C. |
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12. AIC CONFERENCE |
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The AIC and US- Iran Relations
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August 3, 2000 |
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11. AIC METROPOLITAN MEETING: Speaker Karrubi & Heinlein (Pictures) |
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At the Metropolitan Museum of Art reception, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, Mehdi Karrubi, and four other Iranian deputies, including the Iranian Jewish representative, met for the first time in 22 years, with their American congressional counterparts, including Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) and three congressmen. Also present were several American Jewish leaders and the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations. They specifically discussed the situation regarding the 3 Jewish Iranians who had been arrested by the Government of Iran on the charge of spying for Israel . AIC believes this meeting was instrumental in a better understanding of the concerns on both sides and contributed toward more lenient sentences. (6.)
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August 2000
New York City , NY |
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10. AIC CONFERENCE |
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Financial Impediments and the Challenges of a “Global Settlement” |
July 2000
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9. AIC CONFERENCE: STANFORD w/ Sen. Smith & Blome |
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Iran in the New Millennium: Opportunities and Challenges
This highly successful event, hosted in the heart of Silicon Valley , brought together over 200 distinguished professionals, including many high-tech executives, to the Stanford campus to discuss US-Iran relations. The conference speakers included Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), Ambassador Nejad Hossenian, and Mr. Don Blome, the Iran Desk Officer at the U.S. Department. (BK) |
May 6, 2000
Palo Alto , CA |
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8. AIC CONFERENCE: Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (Pictures) |
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Seizing An Historic Opportunity : Breaking Through the US-Iran Impasse
This AIC forum was a tremendous success. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s speech was a milestone for the AIC and the nation of Iran . With her words, a US Secretary of State for the first time, directly expressed regret, and extended an implicit apology to Iran for the past “misguided” and “short-sighted” policies of the United States, including the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, support for the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s dictatorship, and the help to Iraq for its war against Iran. Secretary Albright also lifted sanctions against Iranian carpets, caviar and pistachios. (Years later, leaders of the Islamic Republic acknowledged with regret that they had indeed missed an historic opportunity to mend relations with the United States .) (5.) |
March 17, 2000
Washington , DC |
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7. NOWRUZ CELEBRATION |
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Honoree: Christiane Amanpour
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6. AIC CONFERENCE: UNESCO (Pictures) |
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This AIC meeting, in collaboration with the Center for World Dialogue, also arranged for the historic handshake in Paris , at an UNESCO conference hall. Both the former hostage, Barry Rosen, and the former hostage-taker, Abbas Abdi, denounced acts of violence, terrorism, and hostage-taking; they also called for better understanding between the two countries. (4.)
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5. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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Revisiting US-Iran Relations
In his inspiring new speech, the late Cyrus Vance reminded the new generation of American leaders of Iran 's enormous strategic significance and economic potential, its contributions to civilization, the vitality of its cultural heritage, and the hospitality and generosity of its people. He noted the "lack of diplomatic relations, often between countries at conflict, even at war, is the abnormal, not the norm." He called for the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Henri Barki, Don Weadon, Farhad Kazami and Robert Ebel were at the AIC Panel Discussion. Shahram Chubin, Andrew Whitely, John Esposito and Eric Hooglund. Richard Arndt, Bruce Laingen and Giandomenico Picco. (3.) |
January 16, 1998
New York City |
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4. AIC CONFERENCE |
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US-Iran Relations in Clinton’s Second Term: International Perspectives |
April 25, 1997
Washington , D.C.
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3. AIC CONFERENCE |
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Revisiting Iran’s Strategic Significance in the Emerging Regional Order |
April 28, 1995
Washington , D.C.
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2. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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Understanding the Issues, Refocusing the Emphasis |
September 8, 1993
Washington , D.C.
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1. AIC CONFERENCE (Pictures) |
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This conference aimed at beginning a dialogue for better understanding between Iran and the U.S. . Distinguished scholars and policy analysts provided important insights into US-Iran relations. The participants agreed that Iran was too important a country for the US to ignore in formulating its Middle East foreign policy. There was a consensus that Tehran and Washington should resolve their differences before a potential spiral conflict grew of control.
Shireen Hunter, James Bill, Richard Cottam, Shaul Bakhash, R.K. Ramazani, Richard Murphy, Gary Sick and Hooshang Amirahmadi. |
January 14, 1993
Vista Hotel, Washington D.C. |
