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Secretary of State Rice recently cited "serious debate" in the U.S. and Israel about "how to address the threat posed by the Iranian regime"
(AFP)

Iran: Washington's Dilemma -- To Negotiate With Tehran Or Not?
One of the most hotly debated issues in the current U.S. presidential campaign has been how to deal with one of the United States' most-discussed foreign-policy challenges. Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, agrees with President George W. Bush that no high-level contact should be made with Iran, for instance, until it suspends its nuclear program. Senator Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee, says conditions for talks with Iran should be less demanding and prefers engagement to narrow the gulf between the two countries. RFE/RL correspondent Andrew F. Tully put the question to two leading foreign-policy analysts. more

[ June 2008 ]

Afghanistan: Pakistani Journalist Criticizes Nation Building In South-Central Asia

Pakistan: Lawyers' Leader Demands Independent Judiciary

Afghanistan: Kabul Surprised, Pleased With Aid Pledges

Kosovo: 'State Of Confusion' Looms Ahead of Transition Period

Iraq: U.S. Faces Opposition On Security-Pact Negotiations

[ May 2008 ]

Georgia: Top Security Council Official Sees 'Dignified Role' For Russia On Abkhazia

Iran: Tensions Rise As Tehran Expands Regional Influence

EU: Dealing With Both Russia And Georgia

[ April 2008 ]

RFE/RL Belarus Service Director Discusses Cyberattack

Iraq: Al-Sadr's Militia 'Won't Fight Government'

Afghanistan: Warlordism 'Is Winning' Versus Democracy

Iraq: Americans Believe Iraq War Was Wrong, But That Surge Is Working

Iran: 'Skepticism In Order' On Claims Of Nuclear Progress

[ March 2008 ]

Georgia: President Says New Approach Needed On Abkhaz Conflict

U.S. Ambassador Says Balkans 'Not Returning To The 1990s'

[ February 2008 ]

World: UNODC Chief Talks About Trafficking Challenge

Georgia: EU Official Calls On Tbilisi To Address Election Shortcomings

[ January 2008 ]

EU: Energy Official Downplays Gazprom Expansion Threat

Georgia: U.S. Official Sees Need For 'Serious Change,' Reconciliation

U.S. Senator Martinez Sees 'Time To Consolidate Gains' In Iraq

U.S. Senator Thune Sees Potential For Afghan Development

U.S. Senator Craig Says Democracy Is Universal Value

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RFE/RL has long been noted for the variety of voices it brings to its microphones. From decision makers and influence brokers to civil-society watchdogs and ordinary people on the streets, RFE/RL seeks out the widest range of perspectives on the key issues throughout its broadcast region.

This page brings together the best of RFE/RL's interviews, most of them in question-and-answer format. It provides a forum for the people of the region -- from the Balkans and eastern Europe to Russia, Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan -- to speak out directly.