To compete and thrive in the 21st century, democracies, and the United States in particular, must develop new national security and economic strategies that address the geopolitics of information. In the 20th century, market capitalist democracies geared infrastructure, energy, trade, and even social policy to protect and advance that era’s key source of power—manufacturing. In this century, democracies must better account for information geopolitics across all dimensions of domestic policy and national strategy.
With the news of a framework agreement between Iran and the P5+1 on Iran's nuclear program, the diplomatic process that began in November of 2013 has come closer than ever to a comprehensive deal. If a deal is finalized, it has the potential to transform the regional landscape as well as altering relations between the United States, Iran, and other regional powers. What are the challenges that remain in reaching a final agreement? If an agreement is reached, what kind of implementation challenges await? How will an agreement impact US-Iran relations, and shape conflict and cooperation in a broader regional context? Join us to discuss these questions raised by the most recent developments in the nuclear negotiations.
Speakers:
Gary Samore, Executive Director for Research, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program and former Deputy National Security Adviser to the Israeli Government
Ali Vaez, Senior Iran Analyst, International Crisis Group;
The discussion will be moderated by Payam Mohseni