The deal recently signed with Iran to halt its ability to build a nuclear weapon for at least 10 years could be a meaningful step on the path to a more peaceful Middle East.
Many Republicans and a handful of Democrats put forth unsuccessful legislation meant to derail it. Israel still talks about military action, and has its backers in Congress and the U.S. military.
Andy Lichterman of the Western States Legal Foundation will discuss the deal and its immediate implications. He will also review the confrontation with Iran over its nuclear program, and less-discussed aspects of the broader context of nuclear weapons, such as forces that drive acquisition of nuclear technology worldwide.
The deal recently signed with Iran to halt its ability to build a nuclear weapon for at least 10 years could be a meaningful step on the path to a more peaceful Middle East.
Many Republicans and a handful of Democrats put forth unsuccessful legislation meant to derail it. Israel still talks about military action, and has its backers in Congress and the U.S. military.
Andy Lichterman of the Western States Legal Foundation will discuss the deal and its immediate implications. He will also review the confrontation with Iran over its nuclear program, and less-discussed aspects of the broader context of nuclear weapons, such as forces that drive acquisition of nuclear technology worldwide.
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