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Critical Issues for U.S. Foreign Policy

Jessica T. Mathews addresses U.S.-Russian relations, nonproliferation, Iran, and global philanthropy in an interview for the Great Decisions Television Series, an eight show series that examines all sides of the most critical foreign policy issues.

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By Jessica Tuchman Mathews
Published on May 22, 2008

Source: Great Decisions

Jessica T. Mathews addresses U.S.-Russian relations, nonproliferation, Iran, and global philanthropy in an interview for the Great Decisions Television Series, an eight show series that examines all sides of the most critical foreign policy issues.

Mathews urges the international community to strengthen the nonproliferation regime, cautions against the deepening distrust between the United States and Russia, and argues that engaging with Iran is essential for resolving the conflict in Iraq.

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About the Author

Jessica Tuchman Mathews

Distinguished Fellow

Mathews is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She served as Carnegie’s president for 18 years.

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