By R. K. Ramazani

The election campaign of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promised social justice at home and moderation abroad, raising hopes that he would follow his two predecessors in reaching out to the rest of the world.

By Hooshang Amirahmadi

Since September 11, 2001, the US has consistently outmaneuvered Iran on the nuclear issue, incrementally making it an international issue that could soon involve the United Nations. Yet, it is not clear if the US would ultimately benefit from its "success," unless it stops at an advantageous point. The logical progression of the US advances against Iran would lead to a disastrous conflict that would be antithetical to its interests and prestige.

By Hooshang Amirahmadi

In the last 26 years, the United States and Iran have consistently demonized and vilified each other. Yet, except for a few occasions, including the 1987 "tankers war" in the Persian Gulf, they have been willing and able to maintain a "no war no peace" relationship. However, since September 11, and more recently because of Iran's nuclear crisis and the radicalization of its domestic politics, as well as the rising level of anti-Iran hysteria, the relations have deteriorated to a dangerous level. These developments are making it increasingly hard for either side to maintain the no war no peace status quo.