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Saleha Mohsin is a senior Washington correspondent for Bloomberg News, where she covers policy, politics, and power in Washington, DC. Saleha is also the author of a new book titled, *Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order,* and she joins David on Macro Musings to talk about it. Specifically, David and Saleha also discuss the intelligence and enforcement tools of the US Treasury, the basics and importance of SWIFT, the effectiveness of US sanctions, and a lot more. Transcript for this week's episode. Saleha's Twitter: @SalehaMohsin Saleha's Bloomberg archive David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server! Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch! Related Links: *Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order* by Saleha Mohsin *The Big Take* hosted by Saleha Mohsin Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:03:43) – The Weaponization of the Dollar on the Global Stage (00:08:55) – The Intelligence and Enforcement Tools of the US Treasury Department (00:13:10) – Breaking Down SWIFT and Its Importance (00:18:27) – Sanctioning Russian Oligarchs (00:22:42) – The Importance and Significance of Robert Rubin (00:25:29) – The George W. Bush of the Treasury Department (00:37:42) – Breaking Down the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (00:41:06) – The Trump Administration, China, and the Rise of Populism (00:45:30) – Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Russia Sanctions (00:51:18) – Threats to the US in the Future (00:52:48) – Outro
The Islamic Republic of Iran represents one of the greatest challenges in the Middle East and beyond for the Biden administration. As the United States approaches the prospect of a seventh round of negotiations in Vienna over the fate of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), what are the chances for success? Is the agreement still viable? If not, is a broader framework realistic? And if negotiations don't succeed, what are the options for the United States to manage Iran's putative nuclear aspirations and its regional ambitions?Want to listen to Carnegie Connects live? Visit our website to sign up for invitations.
Iran's quest for the power that comes with the possession of a nuclear arsenal takes place inside a paradox. The Islamic Republic knows full well that it is suspected of edging towards military nuclear potential, and once it is implicated or even suspected of reaching its goal, those nations feeling threatened will strike in order to nip it in the bud. One reason, therefore, that what the Iranians really want is to profit by refusing to give up this quest and gain benefits and concessions in exchange for limiting it by re-activating the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action. As new President Raisi starts his term, the question is thus what is the state of play between Tehran, Washington, Jerusalem and Vienna, where the JCPOA renewal and reinforcement talks are held. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren , TV7 Analysts and Host of Watchmen Talk - Colonel Richard Kemp, former British infantry commander and head of international terrorism intelligence team at the British Cabinet Office. - Dr. Brigadier General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser – Project Director on Middle East Developments, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-isra... Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusal... Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews
The Vienna Talks between Iran and several parties regarding the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal) have entered their fifth round, with progress towards an agreement on a mutual return to compliance reported as a hopeful indicator but not enough for a deal. The American side is involved indirectly, in a sort of proximity talks, while the focus remains on Iran's nuclear activities and U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran's economy. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, TV7 Analyst and Host of Watchmen Talk. - Dr. Olli Heinonen Former Deputy Director General IAEA and a Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center, Washington, D.C. - Mr. Meir Javedanfar, Iran lecturer, IDC Herzliya. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/netanyahu-to-blinken-us-should-not-return-to-jcpoa/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/iran-talks-to-be-expedited/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-any-new-iran-nuclear-deal-must-be-improved/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews
Today on The Leaders' Brief - In a move that would worsen the already deteriorating relationship between Australia and China, Canberra has cancelled two bilaterals between Beijing and the state of Victoria. The deals were among four projects the Australian federal government vetoed to cancel under legislation that gives the government power to overrule international agreements by lower-level administrations that violate national interest. Two deals were signed in 2018 and 2019 by the Victoria government and China's National Development and Reform Commission. The other two deals vetoed were agreements signed by the Victoria Education Department with Syria and Iran in 1999 and 2004 respectively. US President Joe Biden plans to almost double the capital gains tax rate for wealthy individuals to 39.6% to help pay for a series of social spending that addresses long-standing inequality, according to American media reports. Under the plan, applicable for those earning $1 million or more, wealthy individuals could find themselves paying federal taxes of over 40%. The plan, if rolled out, would be in line with Mr Biden's desire to equalize the capital gains and income tax rates for wealthy individuals. Mr Biden, has on a few occasions, had called the present tax rates unfair. After weeks of indirect talks with Iran that western powers labelled ‘constructive', the United States of America has shared with Tehran details of sanctions it is prepared to lift under a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action. The development comes at a time Iran has threatened to continue enriching weapons-grade uranium to a purity of over 60% after an explosion and power cut at its Natanz plant. Iran says Israel was responsible for the outage. About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.
While the Biden administration has signaled an openness to reviving the Iran nuclear deal, whether that is possible is far from certain. An alleged Israeli attack on the Natanz nuclear facility and Iran's response pledging to enrich uranium at even higher levels have only raised the stakes for new talks in Vienna.Cornelius Adebahr, a nonresident fellow with Carnegie Europe, sits down with Laura to unpack the complex negotiations, European leaders' vital role to revive the JCPOA, and the prospects for a deal.Read Cornelius' latest pieces:Europe Is Late but Crucial in U.S.-Iran Nuclear TalksWhere's Europe on the Iran Nuclear Deal?
In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, to discuss the latest in the negotiations aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action which the US abandoned in 2018, why historic Iranian adherence to the terms of the agreement suggests the simplest way to reduce their uranium enrichment is to return to the deal, and how President Biden's continuation of Trump's so-called “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran only encourages further cooperation between the Islamic Republic and China and Russia.
In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Hale Morrisette, North Florida Regional Organizer for Dream Defenders, to discuss the highly controversial “anti-riot” bill set to be signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as well as the ‘chilling effect' observers expect the legislation to have on free speech and other activities protected under the First Amendment.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, to discuss the latest in the negotiations aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action which the US abandoned in 2018, why historic Iranian adherence to the terms of the agreement suggests the simplest way to reduce their uranium enrichment is to return to the deal, and how President Biden's continuation of Trump's so-called “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran only encourages further cooperation between the Islamic Republic and China and Russia.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Mike Sampson, co-host of Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of our weekly segment “The Red Spin Report.” They discuss the anti-trans legislation set to regulate high schools athletes' genitals which was recently passed by the Florida House, as well as the recent comments expressing dismay about ‘politics in sports' by Former Green Bay Packer quarterback and outspoken Trump supporter Brett Favre.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jaribu Hill, founder and executive director of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights, to discuss Chicago Police Union President John Catanzara's description of the police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo as “heroic,” the “culture of death” that's central to capitalism, and the lessons of the Alabama unionization campaign which Amazon worked so desperately to defeat.
In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Tina Landis, organizer and author of the new book, "Climate Solutions: Beyond Capitalism," to discuss President Joe Biden's climate-related executive orders, why much of the corporate media may be exaggerating the significance of the directives, and the extent to which the moves are oriented towards neutralizing left opposition to the Biden administration.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Sputnik News Analyst Morgan Artyukhina to discuss their recent article, "‘French Revolution in Finance': Independent Investors Boost GameStop Stocks, Stiff Short-Sellers," the alarming moves by popular apps like Robinhood to prevent amateur users from trading their shares in Gamestock and other brick-and-mortar retail outlets, and why the investment strategy by a handful of Reddit users provoked such a strong rebuke by the ruling class.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Gareth Porter, investigative historian and journalist and co-author of "The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War," to discuss his new article in The Grayzone, "Biden admin's coercive Iran policy threatens serious new regional crisis," and why the Biden administration's demand that Iran return to full compliance to the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action deal—which the US government unilaterally exited under President Donald Trump—is likely to be a non-starter with Tehran.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Danny Haiphong, Contributing Editor of Black Agenda Report, Co-Host of The Left Lens, and co-author of “American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News―From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror," to discuss his new article on Black Agenda Report, "Neither Class Reduction nor Race Reduction: Toward a Revolutionary Left Framework on an Age-Old Debate," why the Democrats are pursuing a seemingly ill-fated second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump well after he's left office, and why the blowback from that strategy could land most squarely on the working class forces which the Democratic Party claims to represent.
In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Gareth Porter, investigative historian and journalist and co-author of "The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War," to discuss his new article in The Grayzone, "Biden admin's coercive Iran policy threatens serious new regional crisis," and why the Biden administration's demand that Iran return to full compliance to the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action deal—which the US government unilaterally exited under President Donald Trump—is likely to be a non-starter with Tehran.
Iran has signalled its ready to fully comply with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear agreement but only after the incoming Biden administration reinstates Washington's membership to the deal.
Guests:Elizabeth Saunders is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and a faculty member in the Security Studies Program. She is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Project on International Order and Strategy at the Brookings Institution.Suzanne Maloney is the Interim Vice President and Director of the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, where she focuses on the politics of Iran and the Persian Gulf.International Security Article:This episode is based on Elizabeth N. Saunders, “The Domestic Politics of Nuclear Choices — A Review Essay,” International Security, Vol. 44, No. 2 (Fall 2019), pp. 146–184.Additional Related Readings:David Sanger, “A mericans and Iranians See Constraints at Home in Nuclear Negotiations,”New York Times, July 13, 2014.Anthony Cordesman, “The Iran Nuclear Deal and the Threat from American Domestic Politics,” Center for Strategic and International Studies, September 10, 2015.Ariane Tabatabai, “How Iran Will Determine the Nuclear Deal’s Fate,” Foreign Affairs, May 16, 2018.Suzanne Maloney, “Trump Wants a Bigger, Better Deal with Tehran. What Does Tehran Want?,”Brookings Institution, August 8, 2018.Nahal Toosi, “Democrats Want to Rejoin the Iran Nuclear Deal. It’s Not That Simple,” Politico, July 20, 2019.Patrick Wintour,“Purge of Reformists in Iran Election Could Doom Nuclear Deal, Say Diplomats,” The Guardian, February 9, 2020.Originally released on February 13, 2020
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