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An Opening In Iran?

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After more than three decades of tension and distrust, a new President and his charm offensive have caused hopes for better relations. But skepticism remains… about what Iran’s intentions are – and how other actors like Syria and Israel could play a role.

GUESTS:

Bill Martel, professor at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. His most recent book is called "Victory in War"

Sarwar Kashmeri, adjunct professor at Norwich University and Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association. He is the author of "NATO 2.0; Reboot or Delete" and "America and Europe After 9/11 and Iraq; The Great Divide".

Masood Samii: Director of the Institute for International Business and chair of the international business department at Southern New Hampshire University – and former chief economist for OPEC. He was born in Iran but educated in the United States. His most recent trip to Iran was in the summer of 2011. 

Reza Jalili:  Founding member of the Forum for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at New England College where he is a professor of economics and accounting. He emigrated to the U.S. from Iran about 35 years ago to pursue his education.

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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