Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Bush's real lie about Iran
Despite recent claims otherwise, the White House has rebuffed negotiations with Iran at every turn -- a major strategic blunder.
Nuclear hypocrisy
To avoid war, Bush should engage in direct negotiations with Iran -- and restore America's commitment to its own disarmament.
Ahmadinejad's New York state of mind
My time with the Iranian president this week underscored how the U.S. media has overlooked his political savvy.
Don't ask, don't tell, Iranian style
Why did Ahmadinejad claim Iran has no homosexuals? It has to do with a quilt.
Ahmadinejad, big man on campus
The Iranian leader's visit to Columbia provoked outcry, support and a twist on free speech: "We're glad you're here -- so we can tell you you're an asshole."
My questions for President Ahmadinejad
The full text of the speech that Columbia University president Lee Bollinger delivered Monday blasting the Iranian president -- with Ahmadinejad present.
What Ahmadinejad said
The Iranian president made a controversial appearance at Columbia University on Monday; read his remarks here.
Turning Ahmadinejad into public enemy No. 1
Demonizing the Iranian president and making his visit to New York seem controversial are all part of the neoconservative push for yet another war.
Iran's new hostage crisis
By seizing 15 British sailors, the embattled Iranians aim to rally anti-Western sentiment and force the Brits from Iraq.
The view from Tehran
Iranians are fed up with the high price of tomatoes and their provocative president. But it would be dangerous for Bush and the West to overlook their national pride.
Ahmadinejad: Not really Hitler?
Putting the lie to hawks' claims about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's power, influence and Hitlerian dreams, parties affiliated with the Iranian president face an electoral setback.
Why Israelis believe they're right
Much of the world sees the Israeli attacks on Lebanon as disproportionate. But for the vast majority of Israelis, including some former doves, the war against Hezbollah is deterrence in self-defense.
"We don't want to confirm or deny the Holocaust"
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talks about Israel, his letter to Bush and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iranian prez to female soccer fans: Psych!
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reneges on his decision to allow women at soccer games.
Attacking Iran: Are they nuts?
If the U.S. attacked Iran, the consequences would be catastrophic -- including a possible American retreat under fire in Iraq.
Bush's Brezhnev period
Rejecting criticism and mouthing meaningless bromides, Bush gave a speech so stagnant it would have made the Politburo proud.

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