Can Iran and the US re-engage after the election?

Asia Times roving columnist Pepe Escobar and renowned Iran expert Mohammad Marandi are featured on October 28 in this webinar titled "Can Iran and the US re-engage after the election?"

Professor Marandi and Escobar, who has been covering Iran for more than two decades, discuss the Iran-US clash, from the Axis of Evil era, through the nuclear deal, all the way to the current situation.

They cover everyday life in Iran, the power of Shi’ism and the relationship with key actors – Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Turkey and the deal with China.

Marandi is considered one of the best explainers of Iran, its society and its politics to global audiences. Marandi was born in the US, fought in the Iran-Iraq war and is a distinguished academic with a wide following in the United States.

[mikesoussan]

Escobar and Marandi, two of the greatest geopolitical minds around ... Thanx for making the webinar available ...

[fereydoonbesharati]

Yes dr. Marandi the greatest iranian scholar.

[najad]

Excellent, both Professor Marandi and Pepe are among the bests analyst.

[western]

Prof. Marandi is very rational, speaks with complete reason and so informative as well

[dante]

This was a great discussion by Mr Pepe Escobar and Dr Marandi. They are very knowledgable analysts of the current situation in the Middle East.

[albertissaco]

Excellent Dr. Marandi/ PePe
yek Irani

[kelleylynch]

Wonderful discussion. Thank you to all who participated.

[hamidsafaipour]

Great webinar. All guests are knowledgeable and sincere. I always enjoy dr.morandi. he is always prepared and has the vast knowledge about Iran and the region.

[rezam]

I love Pepe
Always fair and with lots of news and excellent analytics

[fereydoonbesharati]

For iranian it really doesn't matter who become the American president, republican or Democrat both have the same foreign policy toward iran, hostility.

[jackham]

A great discussion and analysis. Thank you.

[fereydoonbesharati]

At least this guy pronounce iran correctly, some of these westerners mis pronounce the name of iran.

[yosm]

Greetings gentlemen Professor Mirandi and comrade Pepe it's such an honour to watch this webinar, just my opinion sanctions on Iran have made this nation resilient, tough, innovative, and strong.no other country could have survived this cruel illegal maximum pressure.US cant even get its elections correct.viva Iran

[richardteo]

Amazing, did not know that Iran parliament has representation from minority groups...

[pure]

Great discussion.... should be mainstream media in European countries

[مجیدرستمیان-كت]

محمد مرندی زبان سرخ ایرانیان . زنده باد دلاور

[kavehafrasiabi]

It takes more than a TV personality to be respected scholar, only scholarly publications matters.

[esmaiilfotoohi]

Things would go peacefully among neighboring nations if only US would stop the dilapidated British policy of Divide and Rule.

[AHMAASOCAL]

PRES TRUMP spacex to launch Turkish defense military taking place today, the protests were denied Stop Terrorism Stop Turkey. We will be next. Defend Armenia❤💙🧡

[kwakkers]

1:05:00 -- A point on south Korea holding Iranian money -
I sincerely hope that the Iranian government are becoming aware of the
set of Economics principles covered under Modern Monetary Theory, particularly
in regard to 'Money Creation'. Firstly, I would like to see Beijing use its colossal economic
might to drive Korean politicos to a more enlightened school of thought - even more so
than at the time of this upload, the USA is a dying force. Korea would be very wise
to appreciate this fact, and look to more logical, rational allegiances, over continuing to
tow the line dictated by an out-going hegemony.
I assume the funds MM is alluded to are held in U.S. dollars?
Again, this is a fundamental issue - as the dollar is weakening.
Sensible governments should already be looking to holding national wealth in
the Chinese currency; but also in recognising the utility seen in acknowledging the
realities of Money Creation.
If Korea insists on maintaining this line - Tehran must look at what scope their
is to issue its own currency to attend to key infrastructure/procurement matters.
This is the gift provided by being Sovereign state > literally 'making' money.
Of course, this needs to be approached in a strategic manner - particularly in
light of the present Empire's fondness for 'financial terrorism' > but this of
itself should not be a reason to look at problems from many different angles.
We're a year on now - from this upload - does anyone know if Korea has
come to its senses, and adopted a more honourable path?
Given what happened to KIA et al, we might be forgiven for thinking they *should* know better!