On April 24, 2013, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan spoke at a Congressional Briefing on Foreign Affairs and National Security in the U.S. House of Representatives. The event featured Members of Congress, academics, and policy officials who addressed matters related to the failure of the Iranian nuclear negotiations, the regime’s human rights violations, and religious minority persecution in the lead up to this summer’s elections.
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Sheehan Speaks in U.S. Congress
Posted in analysis, briefing, clinton, congress, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, freedom, human rights, intelligence, international relations, iran, iraq, israel, media, MEK, middle east, military, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, paris, PMOI, policy, politics, preemptive, presidential election, protest, rajavi, regime change, republican, sanctions, sheehan, state department, strike, terrorism, threat, u.s. foundation for liberty, unrest, war on April 28, 2013 by Professor SheehanTanter Interviewed on Obama Visit to Israel; Iranian Nuclear Threat
Posted in analysis, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, european union, foreign policy, global, haaretz, intelligence, international relations, iran, iran policy committee, israel, media, MEK, middle east, military, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, paris, peace, PMOI, policy, politics, preemptive, rajavi, regime change, sanctions, sheehan, state department, strike, tanter, terrorism, threat, war on March 21, 2013 by Professor SheehanProfessor Raymond Tanter, former Senior Member of the National Security Council, addresses President Obama’s visit to Israel, the Iranian nuclear threat, and the potential for regime in Tehran from within on France24 in Paris – March 20, 2013.
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Time to ‘Man Up’ on Iran – The Jerusalem Post – March 4, 2013
Clinton’s Diplomatic Missile Launched at Tehran – The Jerusalem Post – September 3, 2012
Now the Cards are on the Table – Haaretz – September 28, 2012
Time to ‘Man Up’ on Iran – The Jerusalem Post
Posted in analysis, CIA, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, deterrence, diplomacy, dissident, european union, foreign policy, global, human rights, intelligence, international relations, iran, iran policy committee, iraq, israel, MEK, MI6, middle east, military, mossad, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, PMOI, policy, politics, preemptive, protest, rajavi, regime change, sanctions, sheehan, tanter, terrorism, threat, war on March 8, 2013 by Professor Sheehan
TANTER & SHEEHAN: Time to ‘Man Up’ on Iran – The Jerusalem Post
Professors Raymond Tanter and Ivan Sascha Sheehan in The Jerusalem Post on the need for the pro-Israel community to act on behalf of Iranian dissidents under fire in Iraq.
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By Raymond Tanter, Ivan Sascha Sheehan
March 4, 2013
“Man up” on Iran? The phrase appears to suggest preparations for military action. But being tough on Iran means acting to facilitate regime change from within. Tehran pays more attention to domestic threats than international pressures, including sanctions or threats of military action.
There is broad consensus that the Iranian regime is a threat to Israel and the United States. Economic sanctions and threats of military action against Iran’s nuclear program are assumed to be the only tools with which to confront Tehran. But one of the lessons of the Arab revolts against dictatorial regimes is the need to pay attention to opposition groups before radical Islamists seize control during periods of domestic unrest. This lesson was also manifest in the 1979 Iranian Revolution when a secular coalition, including the Mojahedin (now more commonly referred to as Mujahedeen-e-Khalq or MEK), was able to oust the Shah but lacked a plan to stave off Islamists who now run the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Will Obama, Romney Meet the Commander-in-Chief Test? – Syndicated – Opinion
Posted in analysis, counterterrorism, covert, debate, delisting, democracy, democrat, deterrence, diplomacy, dissident, intelligence, international relations, iran, iran policy committee, iraq, israel, MEK, middle east, military, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, peace, PMOI, policy, politics, preemptive, presidential election, protest, rajavi, regime change, republican, romney, sheehan, state department, terrorism, threat, war, weapons on October 23, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
SHEEHAN: Will Obama, Romney Meet the Commander-in-Chief Test? – Syndicated – Opinion
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan on how the presidential candidates should tackle Middle East issues in Monday’s foreign policy focused debate.
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Iran’s Opposition Sets Sights on Tehran – Opinion
Posted in analysis, brussels, CIA, clinton, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, deterrence, diplomacy, dissident, european union, foreign policy, intelligence, international relations, iran, israel, MEK, MI6, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, policy, preemptive, protest, rajavi, regime change, sanctions, sheehan, state department, terrorism, threat, unrest on October 18, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
Clinton’s Diplomatic Missile Launched at Tehran – The Jerusalem Post
Posted in analysis, CIA, clinton, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, deterrence, diplomacy, dissident, fordow, foreign policy, intelligence, iran, iran policy committee, israel, MEK, military, mousavi, natanz, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, policy, preemptive, qum, rajavi, regime change, state department, strike, tanter, terrorism, threat, war on October 4, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
TANTER & SHEEHAN: Clinton’s Diplomatic Missile Launched at Tehran – The Jerusalem Post – Opinion
Professors Raymond Tanter and Ivan Sascha Sheehan in The Jerusalem Post on Secretary Clinton’s diplomatic bombshell ricocheting through Iran.
Print Edition: The Jerusalem Post Op-Ed Page – September 3, 2012
Now the Cards are on the Table – Haaretz
Posted in analysis, clinton, counterterrorism, covert, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, international relations, iran, iran policy committee, iraq, israel, MEK, military, NCRI, nuclear, obama, PMOI, preemptive, regime change, romney, sheehan, state department, strike, tanter, terrorism, threat, war, weapons on September 28, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
SHEEHAN & TANTER: Now the Cards are on the Table – Haaretz – Opinion
Professors Ivan Sascha Sheehan and Raymond Tanter take to the pages of Haaretz to address the U.S. decision to remove the Iranian opposition from the State Department’s Foreign Terrorist Organization list.
Print Edition: Haaretz Op-Ed Page – September 28, 2012.
It’s Time for Romney to Lead on Iran
Posted in analysis, CIA, counterterrorism, covert, delisting, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, haaretz, iran, israel, larison, MEK, military, NCRI, nuclear, obama, PMOI, politics, preemptive, presidential election, regime change, republican, romney, sheehan, state department, terrorism, the american conservative, threat, war on September 28, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
It’s Time for Romney to Lead on Iran – PJ Tatler – Opinion
I strike back at my critics and call on the Republican nominee to identify regime change in Iran as a priority.
Sheehan Comment on State Department Decision to Correct FTO List
Posted in analysis, CIA, clinton, counterterrorism, covert, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, international relations, iran, iraq, israel, MEK, MI6, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, policy, preemptive, regime change, romney, sheehan, state department, tanter, terrorism, threat, war, weapons on September 21, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan’s statement on the Department of State’s announcement on September 21 that it will remove the Iranian opposition organization, Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK/PMOI), from the Foreign Terrorist Organization list.
“Secretary Clinton’s decision to remove MEK/ PMOI from the Department of State’s Foreign Terrorist Organization list is an important step toward correcting U.S.-Iran policy. The delisting was necessary to ensure that the list remains a credible tool for countering actual terrorist threats and is a victory for those concerned with the protection of civil liberties. The move also sends a clear signal to Tehran that U.S. counterterrorism policy will not be politicized, nor will the Iranian opposition be used as a source of leverage in negotiations. As the Iranian regime expands its arc of influence and closes ranks with Shiite officials in Baghdad, the democratic cause in the Middle East- to which the U.S. has contributed so much- must now shift to the promotion of democratic change in Tehran. Such change is best accomplished from within and U.S. officials must now turn their attention to the protection of opposition members against persecution and back organized efforts to promote grassroots change.”
Sheehan Interviewed by Political Talkshow Host, Jan Mickelson, on Newsradio 1040
Posted in afghanistan, analysis, CIA, counterterrorism, covert, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, international relations, iran, iraq, israel, MEK, MI6, military, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, PMOI, policy, regime change, sheehan, state department, strike, terrorism, threat on July 23, 2012 by Professor SheehanDr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan is interviewed by Iowa’s influential political talkshow host, Jan Mickelson, on Newsradio 1040 on July 23, 2012. Iran, democracy, and the politics of regime change are examined.
Sheehan Interviewed on America’s Radio News Network
Posted in analysis, CIA, counterterrorism, covert, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, global, international relations, iran, MEK, MI6, NCRI, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, regime change, sheehan, state department, terrorism, weapons on July 17, 2012 by Professor SheehanDr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan appeared on America’s Radio News Network to discuss recent attempts to thwart Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons by Britain’s secret intelligence service, MI6.
*Skip to Dr. Sheehan’s segment beginning at 44:10
Romney Should Embrace the Iranian Opposition – Haaretz – Opinion
Posted in analysis, counterterrorism, covert, democracy, dissident, foreign policy, international relations, iran, MEK, NCRI, obama, PMOI, policy, regime change, romney, sheehan, state department, terrorism, threat on June 28, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
Romney Should Embrace the Iranian Opposition – Haaretz – Opinion
My commentary on the U.S. presidential contest and Iran policy.
Sheehan Invited to Paris as Guest of the Organizing Committee for the Convention of Democracy in Iran
Posted in counterterrorism, covert, democracy, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, global, human security, international relations, iran, MEK, NCRI, nuclear, obama, PMOI, policy, sheehan, state department, terrorism, threat on June 28, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
On June 23, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan traveled to Paris as a guest of the Organizing Committee for the Convention of Democracy in Iran to attend an international assembly for democracy put on by the National Council of Resistance of Iran. The event, attended by approximately 100,000 expatriate Iranians from around the world, was the largest gathering of the Iranian opposition to date. World leaders, bipartisan U.S. officials, and academics participated and ongoing efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Iran were discussed.
Unchaining the Iranian Opposition – The Washington Times
Posted in analysis, clinton, counterterrorism, covert, diplomacy, dissident, due process, foreign policy, international relations, iran, MEK, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, sheehan, state department, terrorism, threat on June 9, 2012 by Professor Sheehan
Unchaining the Iranian Opposition – The Washington Times – Opinion
My latest commentary in The Washington Times on the need for Secretary Clinton to revise the Foreign Terrorist Organization list and support the Iranian opposition.
Dr. Sheehan Excerpted Remarks on U.S-Iran Policy
Posted in counterterrorism, covert, diplomacy, dissident, foreign policy, international relations, iran, iraq, MEK, military, negotiation, nuclear, obama, PMOI, policy, sheehan, terrorism, uncategorized, weapons on June 4, 2012 by Professor SheehanDr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan speaks to members of the Iranian opposition at The Willard Intercontinental Hotel on May 30, 2012. Also on the panel were Secretary Tom Ridge, Ambassador John Bolton, Congressman Tom Tancredo, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, and Governor Ed Rendell. Sheehan followed Obama’s Assistant Secretary of State, Philip J. Crowley, at the podium.
Professor Sheehan is the Executive Director of the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Baltimore where he teaches in the College of Public Affairs.
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