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    Discussion Panel - Collision Course: Iran and the West

    18:00, 8 Mar 2012
    RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
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    Once again, the possibility of military intervention in Iran looms large as tensions increase among a concert of western countries over its nuclear activities and refusal to comply with UN Security Council resolutions. With a new round of economic sanctions focusing on Iran's oil exports beginning, and diminishing confidence in other forms of influence as time becomes an increasing factor, pressure seems to be building once again for more drastic measures.

    To seek answers and debate what should be done about the Iranian dilemma, this discussion panel gathers three prominent experts to assess Iran's actions and its intentions, and will lay out possible responses from the UK and the international community.

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    Event manager: Sophie Cordes, +44 (0)20 7747 4971

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