[RED DEMOCRATICA] Rouhani, Pakistan, and XKeyscore

 

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August 2 Mixed Set of Expectations for Iran's New President Context Q&A When Hassan Rouhani takes office as Iran's newly elected president on August 3, the expectations of those who elected him and expect him to pursue a moderate course will be high, but many remain skeptical about the prospects for real change. Leading Iran expert Shaul Bakhash provides context on expectations for the new president. On The Homepage Calm Before the Storm Does Kerry's trip to Pakistan herald a new era of warm relations for the two reluctant allies? Don't bet on it. The relationship between the United States and Pakistan may be in better shape than it was several years ago, but it remains troubled -- and could easily plunge back into crisis, writes Michael Kugelman.   Jane Harman: NSA "right" on XKeyscore "This is just an ability to let people lawfully authorize, collate the material that is legally collected on an American or foreigner, it is not access to anything and everything on that individual," said Jane Harman on CNN's New Day. This Week's Issues: Healthy Democracy This week on Dialogue at the Wilson Center, we discuss an Oregon initiative to improve the quantity and quality of civic participation in that state. Our guests are Dave Rejeski, Richard Worthington, and Tyrone Reitman. The Criminal Diaspora: The Spread of Transnational Organized Crime and How to Contain its Expansion This publication examines the multiple causes leading to the expansion and diffusion of organized crime across Latin America and globally. Download the Publication → Can Rouhani Resolve Iran's Economic Conundrum? In this Viewpoint, author Bijan Khajehpour discusses the economic challenges Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will face. Download the Publication → Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Use the link below to start receiving your own copy. Sign Up! Wilson in the News Reasons for Optimism in Arab-Israeli Peace Talks? (BBC World News America) Aaron David Miller talks to BBC's Katty Kay about the prospects for success in Secretary Kerry's relaunched Arab-Israeli negotiations. New Iranian President (WNYC) Robin Wright appeared on WNYC's Brian Lehrer show to discuss the new Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani. What Pakistan's New President Can Learn From India (The Diplomat) Robert Hathaway authored a piece about Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain, and what he can learn from his Indian counterpart. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center One Woodrow Wilson Plaza - 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 19004-3027 T 202-691-4000 © Copyright 2013. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. All rights reserved. Privacy | Unsubscribe

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