Based on firsthand reporting in Iran and the United States, The Iran Agenda explores the turbulent recent history between the two countries and shows how it has led to a showdown over nuclear technology. In addition to covering the political story, Erlich offers firsthand insights on Iran’s domestic politics, popular culture, and diverse population.

Reese Erlich is a full-time freelance journalist and radio producer whose history in journalism goes back 40 years. He reports regularly for CBC, ABC (Australia), Radio Deutche Welle and National Public Radio and his articles appear in the San Francisco Chronicle, St. Petersburg Times, and the Dallas Morning News. His books include the 2003 best seller Target Iraq: What the News Media Didn’t Tell You.

This event is sponsored by the Foreign Policy In Focus project at IPS. Foreign Policy In Focus is a network for research, analysis and action that brings together more than 600 scholars, advocates and activists who strive to make the United States a more responsible global partner.