Iran’s growing religious and political influence in the Middle East is alarming the United States, Israel and Arab states. As Israel considers launching a military attack, Arab leaders warn of a developing arms race in the region. What are Iran’s objectives and how will fear of Iran affect the future of the Middle East? The Heinrich Böll Stiftung North America, The Century Foundation, and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding hosted a symposium to discuss these issues.

featured speakers:

    - Jasim Husain Ali, Member of Council of Representatives, Kingdom of Bahrain
    - Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Director of North American Studies, University of Tehran
    - Saad Mehio, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Beirut, Lebanon
    - Neil Crompton, Former Chargé in Tehran, British Embassy
    - Alex Vatanka, Editor, Jane’s Islamic Affairs Analyst
    - Geneive Abdo, Fellow, The Century Foundation
    - Sebastian Gräfe, Program Director, Heinrich Böll Stiftung North America

- Click here for the event video
- 'Watching in Silence. Arab Views on the Developments in Iran' article by Sami Moubayed