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    Diplomacy and Confrontation for Iran

    The world saw two sides of President Bush today as he talked of both peace and possible confrontation. In his speech to the General Assembly , he reassured Muslims that America is not at war with Islam and that it's looking for peace with Iran.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The world saw two sides of President Bush today as he talked of both peace and possible confrontation. In his speech to the General Assembly, he reassured Muslims that America is not at war with Islam and that it's looking for peace with Iran. Although President Bush said nothing about economic sanctions--let alone the "military option"--if Iran continues to develop nuclear technology, on the sidelines he affirmed that the consequences of continued nuclear development could include such sanctions. Bush also said he won't meet with President Ahmadinejad, who did not show up in the chamber for the President Bush's speech. What are the prospects for diplomacy?

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    3. 25:54Can America Impact the Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evelyn Leopold

      Contributor, Huffington Post

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      Nile Gardiner

      former Advisor to Rudy Giuliani

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      Judith Kipper

      Advisor to the Middle East Programs, Council on Foreign Relations

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    2 of 3
    Bush Urges UN to Act on Iran and in Darfur
    1. 1:12Was Bush's UN Speech for International or Domestic Audience?
    2. 7:30Diplomacy and Confrontation for IranYou’re reading this
    3. 25:54Can America Impact the Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur?
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