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Title: Negotiating with Iran--with Ambassador John Limbert
START DATE: Monday November 16
TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location Details:
World Affairs Council Auditorium 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94108
Event Type: Speaker
Contact Name
Email Addressinfo [at] wacsf.org
Phone Number415-293-4600
Address
As the US weighs a change of approach toward the Iranian government after thirty years of confrontation, Middle East expert John Limbert joins the Council to share his assessment of how to engage Iran. Drawing on four case studies highlighting past successes and failures, Limbert challenges both Americans and Iranians to end decades of mutually hostile mythmaking and create a platform for cultural and historical understanding. He argues that Iran will not change its behavior immediately and stop all of its misdeeds in the areas of Middle East peace, human rights and nuclear development. Yet by entering into serious negotiations, the US may discover areas of common interest that lurk behind walls of hostility and distrust. Limbert has served in numerous foreign service positions and holds the State Department's highest award—the Distinguished Service Award—and the Award for Valor, which he received after fourteen months as a hostage during the Iran hostage crisis. Members: Free; Nonmembers: $15; Students: $5.



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