Philip Gordon and Ray Takeyh on Iran

CFR's Philip Gordon and Ray Takeyh join James M. Lindsay to discuss political unrest in Iran and the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

January 10, 2018 — 43:00 min

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Philip H. Gordon

Mary and David Boies Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy
James M. Lindsay

Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs

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Ray Takeyh

Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies

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Show Notes

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