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The New Brinksmanship: Iran's Nuclear Threat

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By Joseph Cirincione
Published on Feb 8, 2006
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In a radio interview on February 8, 2006, Carnegie Director for Nonproliferation Joseph Cirincione discussed Iran's attempts to restart its nuclear program in defiance of the International Atomic Energy Agency. This hour-long program aired on Fresh Air on WHYY. Click here for streaming audio featured on National Public Radio's website.

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Former Senior Associate, Director for NonProliferation

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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