Radio, TV Interviews and Newspaper Quotes

meepas's Director Meir Javedanfar has been interviewed as a Middle East Analyst by the following TV, Radio and Newspapers: (continued)

Voice of America – Portuguese language section - entrevista com Meir Javedanfar para o artigo “ ?frica e a Tenta??o Nuclear ”

Republic Broadcasting Network – Interview by Mark Dankof regarding Iranian government's nuclear policies.

BBC Persian – Interview in Farsi regarding the formation of the recent Palestinian unity government and the challenges it poses for Ehud Olmert's government. To read the article (in Farsi) click here to listen to the interview click here

The Jewish Week – 15/03/2007 – Interview and quote for the article “Saudi Plan Now More Appealing To Israel”. To read the article click here

El Tiempo – Colombia – 12/02/2207 Entrevista con Meir Javedanfar sobre Presidente Ahmadinejad y sus cr?ticos en Ir?n por el articulo “ Cr?ticas del clero minan a Ahmadinejad en Ir?n ”.

The Helen Glover Show – 920 WHIJ Talk Radio – 13/02/2007 – Interview regarding the missing Iranian General, and Iran's nuclear program.

Haaretz – 07/03/2007 quote regarding the background and importance of the missing Iranian General, Ali Reza Asgari. To read the article (in Hebrew), click here

FOX Newsradio 07/03/2007 970FLA Florida – Live interview regarding Iran's nuclear program

Washington Times – 06/03/2007 Quote regarding Saudi Arabia's important role in the Middle East as a mediator between US and Iran. To read the article click here

Rzeczpospolita – Polish Daily – 19/07/2007. Quote regarding the rising level of concern in Iran from the buildup of US forces in the region. To read the article click here

San Francisco Chronicle – 18/02/2007. Quote about the likelihood of Iran using nuclear weapons against Israel. To read the article click here

Profil –Austrian current affairs magazine – 12/02/2007. Quote regarding the challenges and options faced regarding Iran's Nuclear Program. To read the article click here

Centre for International Relations – International Affairs Forum publication : Exclusive interview with Meir Javedanfar on Iran's policies towards Israel, its nuclear ambitions and challenges, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. To read the interview, click here

Lecture by Meir Javedanfar at the “Iran – eye of the storm” conference at Jerusalem University Truman Centre for Peace studies. The lecture discussed Iran's ambitions and challenges in Latin America. To watch the lecture click here

Jane's Intelligence Digest – 09/02/2007 - Article by Javedanfar entitled “ Elections of Iran's Assembly of Experts”. Impact of the result of this important elections on Iran's nuclear policy is discussed. This article is available to Jane's subscribers only

03/02/2007 Quote - in The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe , Guardian , Forbes, Yahoo News , International Herald Tribune from AP article regarding Israel's ambitions in Iraqi Kurdistan.

AVUI (Newspaper) – Barcelona, Espa?a - 14/02/2007. Entrevista con Meir Javedanfar sobre el caso nuclear de Ir?n, en el articulo “ CINC PREGUNTES – Hihamarge per al di?leg ambl'Iran”

PRAVO daily – Czech Republic. Quote in article regarding rumours that the Mossad assassinated Ardeshir Hosseinpour, one of Iran's top nuclear scientists. To read the article (in Czech) click here

The Weekly Standard – 02/02/2007 - Quote in article “Yes Iran can be stopped - The Iranian regime can't live without its oil money. ” To read the article click here

Asia Times – 01/02/2/2007 – quote in article “Israel mixes rhetoric with realism”. To read the article click here

Financial Times – 12/01/2007 – interview and quote regarding Israel's perception of the Iranian threat. To read the article, click here-

CNN Espa?ol 19/01/2007 - Entrevista con Meir Javedanfar sobre los planes y ambiciones de Ir?n en Lat?n Am?rica

Baltimore Sun – Quote regarding the possibility that Iran may attack Israel, using a nuclear bomb. To read the article click here

Voice of America – Interview and quote regarding Iran's motivations to expand relations with African countries. To read the article press here

El Nuevo Herald – 10/01/2007 - EFE Entrevista exclusiva con Meir Javedanfar sobre estrategia y metas del gobierno de Mahmud Ahmadinejad en Am?rica Latina. Para leer, haga clic aqui

Folha On Line - Terra Brazil – 10/01/2007 - entrevista com Meir Javedanfar – “ Deve crescer influ?ncia do Ir? na Am?rica Latina ”

Jerusalem Post – Exclusive interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding his study into Iran's housing problem. To read the article, click here

RTL Germany – 07/01/2007- Interview regarding the options at Israeli disposal to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat.

Al Jazeera – 07/01/2007 - Live interview with Al Jazeera TV in Doha, regarding the Sunday Times article in which nuking Iranian nuclear installations was mentioned.

Haaretz – Israel – 25/12/2006 - Article by Yossi Melman and Meir Javedanfar examines the repercussions of the Assembly of Experts and Council elections in Iran. To read, click here

Voice of America , 04/12/2006 - Interview in English, Farsi, and Spanish for the article “ Gambia Looks to Iran for Support” To read the article in English, click here

Toronto Star - 30/11/2006 Quote for the article “ Tehran targets Canadian 'spies'” To read the article click here

Moment Magazine - Washington, USA – Quote for the article “ How Jew- Friendly Persia Became Anti-Semitic Iran”. To read the article in English, click here

BBC – The World Program – interview for the program “Israel's Persian Radio Report”. To listen to the interview (real player required) click here

BBC Persian – 26/11/2006, Interview in Farsi with Meir Javedanfar regarding the recent ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel. To read the article click here To listen to the interview (in Farsi) click here

Voice of America News – 22/11/2006 Interview with Meir Javedanfar for the article “ Talking to Iran and Syria - Will It Work and At What Cost?”. To read the article click here To listen to the radio interview click here

Radio Catalu?a 15/11/2006 “programa Mapa mundi” entrevista con Meir Javedanfar en espa?ol sobre las ventajas y desventajas de plan Baker, y sus recomendaciones para negociar con Iran.

Al Jazeera – Doha, Qatar – 02/11/200 6. Live interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding the strategic implications of Iran's recent missile tests.

Jane's Intelligence Digest – 03/11/2006 – “the Return of Rafsanjani” – article written by Meir Javedanfar, discussing the recent political machinations by Ayatollah Rafsanjani, and their impact on the upcoming Assembly of Experts elections in Iran.

Iranian.com – Analysis by Meir Javedanfar regarding internal motives behind Iran's recent manoeuvres in the Persian Gulf.

Christian Science Monitor - 22/09/2006 - Interview and quote for article "Israel troubled that war in Lebanon drove its enemies closer". To read the article click here

Washington Times - 20/09/2006 - Interview and quote for article "Iran, Syria show stronger ties". To read the article click here

Asia Times – 19/09/2006 Interview and quote for article “ Iran keeps Syria on side - for now ” To read the article click here

Jerusalem Post – 04/09/2006 Interview and quote for article “ Teheran's call for Holocaust parley worries Iranian immigrants” To read the article click here

LA NACION, Argentina - Entrevista con Meir Javedanfar en espa?ol por el articulo "Teher?n ha ganado" Para leer, haga clic aqu?

Toronto Star - Interview and quote for article " Angry Israelis bring an end to PM's swagger" To read the article click here

Washington Times - Interview and quote for article "Israeli general plots war with Iran". To read the article click here

Irish Independent – Interview and quote for article “ US to go it alone on Iran sanction”. To read the article click here

Sunday Telegraph – Interview for and quote article “ Israel air force chief to plan war on Iran”. To read the article click here

Radio France International – Interview on Saturday 26/08/2006 regarding Iran's decision to start a heavy water reactor.

El Universal – M?xico – Meir Javedanfar fue entrevistado en espa?ol por el articulo "Ir?n no dejar? de enriquecer Uranio". Para leer, haga clic aqu?

El Tiempo - Colombia Meir Javedanfar fue entrevistado en espa?ol por el articulo “ 'Convivir con Ir?n nuclear o atacar', las opciones que dejar?a Teher?n tras su respuesta a la ONU”. Para leer, haga clic aqu?

Jerusalem Post – Interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's messianic ideology and allegations that August 22 nd , the day of Iran's response to the UN could be Armageddon day. To read the article click here

Philadelphia Enquirer – Interview for article “Cease fire allows both sides to claim a `narrative of victory'” To read the article click here

International Relations and Security Network – 05/08/2006 – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed and quoted in the article “Iran defies UN as sanctions loom”. To read the article click here

Voice of America –Persian Service : 02/08/2006 interview in Farsi regarding Israel's standing options in the current conflict with Hezbollah.

BBC Radio 4, the PM Programme – 01/08/2006 - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed by the BBC's Chief Security Correspondent Frank Gardner regarding Israel's military message to Iran through the current conflict in Lebanon

BBC Persian – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi regarding the reaction of Israeli press about Condoleezza Rice's visit to Israel and Lebanon. To listen to the interview click here To read the article click here

The Atlantic Online – Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding Iran's role in the current crisis. To read the article click here

Boston Globe - Quote by Meir Javedanfar article "In Israeli offensive, no assurances of success" . To read the article click here

610 CKTB News Talk Radio Station - Toronto - 18/07/2006 Live interview on the live at 5 oclock Drive Time news by Larry Fedoruk, regarding Iran's role in the current fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Toronto Star – Canada, 18/07/2006 In the article titled “Key states don't want all out war”, Meir Javedanfar discusses the reason as to why it is unlikely that Israel will attack Iran. To read the article, read here

Washington Post - 15/07/2006 Quote and interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding Iran's support for Hezbollah, and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's performance in the current crisis. To read the article click here

610 CKTB News Talk Radio Station - Toronto - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed live at 5 oclock Drive Time news by Larry Fedoruk, regarding the regional implications of the recent bout of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

RTE Radio 1 – Dublin, Ireland – Interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding the causes and implications of the recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. To listen in Real Player, please click here . To read the article, click here

Boston Globe – Newspaper , Meir Javedanfar is interviewed regarding the possibility that Hezbollah may transfer the captured Israeli soldiers to Iran. To read, click here

BBC Farsi Service – interview in Farsi regarding the internal mood in Israel and public opinion regarding the recent out break of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Voice Of America news – Persian Service – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi- live - by phone on TV programme which is broadcast into Iran. To watch the interview in Real Player click here

Meir Javedanfar is interviewed twice by Montreal's 940 about the causes and implications of Hezbollah's attacks against Israel.

The Standard - China's Business Newspaper - op-ed by Meir Javedanfar is reprinted under the title " West underestimates Iranian leader at its peril" on 30/06/2006. To Read the article click here

Houston Chronicle - op-ed by Meir Javedanfar in Baltimore Sun is reprinted under the title " The West ignores popularity of the country's president at its peril" on 02/07/2006. To read the op-ed click here

The Waterloo Record - Canada - op-ed by Meir Javedanfar is reprinted under the title "a feared leader has citizens on side" on 29/06/2006. To read the op-ed click here

Baltimore Sun - Op-ed written by Meir Javedanfar, entitled "At Home, Ahmadinejad is admired". Published on 25/06/2006. To read, click here

United Press International and Washington Times - "Iran dismisses badge law report as false". To read the article click here

The Jewish week - "Yellow Journalism". To read the article click here

940 Montreal – Radio interview with Meir Javedanfar regarding recent reports that Iran is about to force Jews and Christians to wear special clothing.

Asia Times - " Yellow journalism and chicken hawks". To read the article click here

Jerusalem Post- 22/05/2006, “ No distinctive attire for non-Muslims”. To read the article click here

Rooz Online 22/05/06, article in Farsi “worried for former homeland” To read the article click here

Haaretz Daily - 21/05/2006, “ Canada's National Post retracts report that Iranian Jews will be forced to wear yellow patches”. To read the article click here

National Post, Canada – 19/05/2006, Meir Javedanfar is quoted in the article “ Experts say report of badges for Jews in Iran is untrue”. To read the article click here

Toronto Star, Canada – 20/05/2006 Meir Javedanfar is quoted in the article “Tehran denounces `baseless' report”. To read the article click here

Haaretz Newspaper, Israel – 20/05/2006- “ Iranian MPs deny report Jews will be forced to wear badges” To read the article click here

CFRA 580 News Radio – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed about recent reports coming out of Iran about the Islamic dress code and its impact on ethnic minorities.

Reuters News – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed by Reuters, regarding the prospects of a military attack against Iran. To read the Reuters print click here , Pakistan's daily time click here , Israel's Ynet News click here , Yahoo News click here , US ABC news click here.

Frankfurter Rundschau Newspaper – Germany. Exclusive interview with Meir Javedanfar on 17/05/2006, entitled “Sanctions will not force Iran to its knees”. To read the article in German, click here .

Washington Post – 17/05/2006 “Iranian Jews in Israel worry for former homeland” To read the article click here

BBC World Service – News in Persian – 09/05/2006 Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi regarding the recent Israeli ultimatum to Hamas. To read the article press here To listen to the interview press here (real player required)

NRK Radio – Norway – 08/05/2006 Meir Javedanfar is interviewed for the international news broadcast, regarding the recent remarks by Shimon Peres that “Israel too can destroy Iran”.

BBC Persian – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on May 2nd in Farsi regarding the political and economic implications of inclusion of the Shas religious party in the new Israeli government. To listen to the interview in Farsi, click here (real player required).

BBC Persian – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on April 30th in Farsi , regarding the implications of the inclusion of the Labour party in Ehud Olmert's coalition government.

Christian Science Monitor – Meir Javedanfar is quoted and interviewed on the 28 th of April regarding the motivations behind Israel's launch of its spy satellite, and its recent verbal attacks against Iran.

Asia News – Islamic Republic of Iran – Meir Javedanfar's opinion regarding the recent Iranian missile test in the Persian Gulf is quoted in the article.

BBC Persian – 17/04/2006, Interview in Farsi “Kadima reaches coalition agreement with the Labour party. To listen to the interview, click here (real player required )

Ohmynews International – South Korea: 21/04/2006, Meir Javedanfar is interviewed regarding the implications of an attack against Iran, on the Islamic regime, and whether or not sanctions would succeed in forcing the Iranian regime to give up its nuclear program.

Voice America- Radio Show, USA – Meir Javedanfar is chat show guest in the radio show entitled - "Iran: Is Nuclear War Ahead?” to listen to the show in Windows media player click here to listen to the show in real player format click here MP3 format click here

South Africa Broadcasting Cooperation – SABC : Meir Javedanfar is interviewed for news live at five on the topic of Iran-the motives behind Ahmadinejad's threats.

YLE – Finland TV – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed for Finnish TV news regarding the economic, political and strategic motivations and implications of Iran's nuclear policies.

Jerusalem Post – Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding a recent report that Iran has 40,000 trained suicide bombers.

BBC World – Persian Service – 10/04/06 interview in Farsi, Meir Javedanfar answered questions regarding the reaction of the Israeli press to Iran's recent nuclear declarations.

Iranian.com – 04/04/2006 in his article Meir Javedanfar examines the impact of Iran's recent nuclear declarations on its relations with IAEA, and how this will impact Iran's relations with the outside world.

Defense Daily (subscription required) – 07/04/06 Meir Javedanfar is interviewed regarding the political and military implications of Iran's missile tests in the Persian Gulf.

Newsday – New York, 07/04/2006, - Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the reaction of the Iranian public to economic sanctions.

Los Angeles Times - 07/04/06 - Meir Javedanfar analyses whether or not economic sanctions will force the Iranian people and government to give up their nuclear program.

MSNBC – Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the political and military implications of Iran's manoeuvres in the Persian Gulf.

Washington Post – quote by Meir Javedanfar regarding the political message from Iran to the US, through its recent naval exercise.

Boston Globe – Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the political implications of Iran's latest missile tests.

ABC News - 07/04/2006 - Quote by Meir Javedanfar regarding the validity of Iran's recent claims that its missiles are undetectable

Los Angeles Times - 07/04/2006- quote by Meir Javedanfar regarding the implications of an attack against Western shipping in the straight of Hormuz - situated in the Persian Gulf.

The China Post - 05/04/2006 Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the source of the newly tested Iranian missiles.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer – 04/04/2006 Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the political and technical goals and implications of Iran's latest Hoot and Fajr 3 missiles, which were revealed recently by the Iran Revolutionary Guards Corp.

The Guardian Newspaper, London: 04/04/2006 – Quote by Meir Javedanfar regarding the political message and implications of Iran's missile tests

The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah – 05/04/2006 – Quote By Meir Javedanfar regarding the origin of Iran's latest Hoot and Fajr3 missiles

The Boston Herald – 05/04/2006 Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the military implications of an attack against shipping in the strait of Hormuz

Yahoo News and Associated Press – 04/04/2006- quote by Meir Javedanfar regarding the military message contained in the recent missile tests in the Persian Gulf.

BBC World – Persian Service – interview in Farsi , during the interview Meir Javedanfar analysed the factors behind the rise of Avigdor Liberman's party (Yisrael Beitenu) in the elections, prospects for coalition between Labour and Kadima, plus implications of participation of Shas in a coalition government for the peace process and the Israeli economy.

BBC World – Pashtu service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi on the subject matter of Kadima's lower than expected gains in the ballot box, and implications of the results of the Israeli elections on the peace process

BBC World – Persian Service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi on 28/03/2006 regarding the causes of the losses suffered by Israel's Likud party and implications of recent elections on the status of Israeli politicians of Iranian origin such as Shaul Mofaz.

Washington Times : Meir is Javedanfar is quoted as an analyst regarding the motivations behind Ahmadinejad's attacks against Israel. To read the article click here

Canadian Broadcasting Cooperation (CBC) – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed for the “ The World this weekend ” programme, regarding Iran's nuclear program, and covert assistance to Hezbollah. To listen to the interview click here (real player required)

Haaretz Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is quoted as an Iran expert, regarding the internal economic challenges being faced by Ahmadinejad, plus his relationship with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. To read the article (in Hebrew), click here

IBA TV News, Israel – English. Interview with Meir Javedanfar, on Monday 27/02/05 regarding the upcoming IAEA report on Iran on March 6 th , and its implications for the West and Iran.

SIC – Portugal, News TV , Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Portuguese on Sunday 26/02/2005 , regarding Iran's nuclear strategy, and the opinion of the Iranian people regarding the nuclear program.

Antenna 3 TV News, Spain Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Spanish on Sunday 26/02/2005 on the subject matter of Iran's missile capability and potential capability to attack Israel.

Zaman Daily- Turkey , Meir Javedanfar is interviewed as an Iran expert regarding Iran's nuclear program, possible US plans to attack Iran, and ideologies of President Ahmadinejad. To read the article in English click here, to read the article in Turkish click here

Haaretz Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is quoted as an expert regarding the implications of statements made by Hojatol-Eslam Gharavian, which state that Iran can have nuclear weapons. It also analyses the power struggle between the right wing Ayatolah Mesbah Yazdi and Khamenei. To read the article click here

Haaretz Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is the author of the op-ed “Iran's unhappy Ayatollahs” printed on 17/02/2006. The op-ed looks at internal forces within Iran calling for moderation in the nuclear talks. It also forecasts the defeat of Ahmadinejad's proposed budget. To read the article click here

BBC World Service – Interview on 16/02/06 regarding the impact of President Ahmadinejad's outbursts against Israel on Iran's Jewish community. To listen to the article click here (real player required)

Voice of Cape Radio – South Africa, Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 15/02/06 live regarding Iran's nuclear program, and its challenges in the IAEA.

Haaretz Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is quoted in article printed on 13/02/2006 on the status of Iran's Jewish community. To Read the article click here

NRK Radio – Oslo, Norway – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in English on February 10 th 2006 regarding the motivations and implications of attacks against Norweigan and Danish Embassies in Tehran.

Bloomberg Business News Service – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed and quoted on his analysis regarding Iran's ability to assist Hamas financially. To Read the article click here

Bloomberg Business News Service – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed and quoted regarding the implications of the election of Hamas on the Palestinian economy. To Read the article click here

Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) – News in English – TV Interview – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 19/01/2006 regarding the impact of economic and cultural sanctions on Iran

Sunday Telegraph – UK Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is quoted in relation to Iran's defensive preparations regarding a possible Israeli attack. To Read the article click here

Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) – News in English – TV Interview – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 12/01/2006 regarding the strategic motivations behind Iran's latest nuclear endeavours

BBC World - Persian service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi on 12/01/2006 as a member of an expert panel regarding Israel's post election policies towards Iran and Arab countries

BBC World - Persian service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in Farsi on 06/01/2006 regarding the impact of absence of Ariel Sharon on the peace process and on upcoming elections. To read the article click here To Listen to the interview click here

Boston Globe – Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is quoted regarding the internal political causes behind Ahmadinejad's attacks against Israel. To Read the article click here

Jerusalem Post – Newspaper – 13/12/2005 Meir Javedanfar is quoted on the implications of US entering the nuclear talks with Iran. To read the article click here

Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) – News in English – TV Interview – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 12/12/2005 regarding the causes and implications of assassination of Gebran Tueni for Syria.

BBC World - Persian service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 17/11/2005 in Farsi regarding the challenges facing Ariel Sharon in the upcoming elections against Amir Peretz. To read the article click here To Listen to the interview click here

BBC World - Persian service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 10/11/2005 in Farsi regarding the implications of the elections of Amir Peretz as the head of the Israeli Labour Party

The World US BBC Radio Programme – 09/11/2005 Meir Javedanfar is interviewed regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. To listen to the interview click here

Cybercast News Service : 03/11/2005 Meir Javedanfar is quoted as an expert in the article addressing Iran's nuclear goals and strategic assessments. Read the article entitled “Iran Emboldened by UN Resolution Against Syria, Expert Says ” by clicking here

RAI TV – Italy 03/11/2005 – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed by Italian TV regarding the implications of Iran's nuclear program

YLE Radio Finland 03/11/2005 - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed by Finnish Radio regarding the internal reaction of the Iranian public to President Ahmadinejad's threat

Ha'aretz Newspaper – Meir Javedanfar is the author of the op-ed “the point of no return”. This op-ed outlines the motivations behind Ahmadinejad's recent outburst and the probable intended results. To read the op-ed click here

Ha'aretz Newspaper - Meir Javedanfar is quoted as an expert regarding the business opportunities and political challenges of rapprochement between Israel with Kuwait and Bahrain. To read the article click here

Sky News – TV interview 27/10/2005 Meir Javedanfar is interviewed regarding the impact of Iran's recent hostile statement against Israel on its foreign policy and nuclear negotiations

CBC – Canada – TV interview, Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 27/10/2005 about the possible motives behind Iran's recent hostile posturing towards Israel.

ABC News Australia – Radio Interview, Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 27/10/2005 regarding the repercussions of Mahmud Ahmadinejad's threats against Israel

Turkish daily newspaper Cumhuriyet – 26/10/2005 meepas© is quoted as an expert source regarding the obstacles in the path of reform for the Syrian economy. To read the article (in Turkish) please click here

Iranian.com – 28/10/2005 Article written by Meir Javedanfar entitled “The art of self destruction” assesses the damages caused to Iran's diplomatic standing by President Ahmadinejad's calls for destruction of Israel. To listen to the interview click here

BBC World Service - Persian service - Meir Javedanfar is interviewed on 17/10/2005 in Farsi regarding the results and implications of the recent elections in Egypt.

Iranian.com – 15/10/2005 Article written by Meir Javedanfar entitled “Iran – Syria relations, trouble in paradise?” looks at the background and the impending difficulties in the Rean – Syria relations. To read the article click here

Iranian.com – 23/09/2005 Article written by Meir Javedanfar entitled “why not us?” examines the Iranian people's ambitions and desires vis a vi a nuclear Iran. To read the article click here

BBC – The Flagship Today Programme – Meir Javedanfar is interviewed in London by the BBC's Chief Security Correspondent regarding Iran's nuclear negotiation strategy with the EU. To listen to the interview click here (real player required)

Bloomberg Business News Services (US) and Business Today Magazine (South Africa) – Meir Javedanfar is quoted as an Analyst regarding the growth potential of the Palestinian economy after Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. To read the article please click here

Haaretz - Newspaper – Israel- Article in Hebrew and English. Meir Javedanfar is quoted as a Middle East Analyst regarding the potential economic impact of trade relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. To read the article click here

Radio Netherlands International – Portuguese service : Meir Javedanfar is quoted in the analysis of the role of PLO and Hamas in a post Israeli withdrawal period in Gaza. To read the article press here To listen to the analysis in Portuguese press here

Radio KNX1070 – Los Angeles, 15/08/2005 _ Meir Javedanfar is interviewed LIVE on air regarding the findings of the latest meepas© analysis entitled “ Gaza withdrawal, Peaceful move or strategic repositioning ”.

Radio Voice of America - Interview in Espanol on 13/08/05, Meir Javedanfar presented an forecast analysis regarding the upcoming power struggle between Hamas and the Palestine Liberation Organisation after Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

Radio Netherlands International – 13/08/05,Interview in Espanol Meir Javedanfar presented an analysis regarding the reaction of Iran and the Arab countries to Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. To read and listen to the interview click here

W Radio Colombia – Part of Caracol Radio , Colombia - interview with Meir Javedanfar in Espanol on 08/08/2005 regarding the economic and political consequences of the resignation of Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The security aspects of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza were also discussed as part of the interview.

Etella Suomen Sanomat News paper – Finland: The regional and political implications of the election of the Conservative administration in Iran has been quoted by Meir Javedanfar. To read the article press here

Haaretz - Newspaper – Israel- Article in Hebrew Meir Javedanfar is quoted as a Middle East Expert regarding the implications of the death of King Fahad and appointment of King Abdullah on the future of the Saudi Economy. To view the extract click here

Iranian.com – Article by Meir Javedanfar published in English on 1st of August 2005 entitled “ Iran's nuclear negotiation strategy under the new Conservative Administration ”

Haaretz - Newspaper – Israel- Article in Hebrew about Iran's newly elected President Mahmud Ahmadinejad , published on July 29th, Meir Javedanfar is quoted three times in the article.

Radio Espectador – Montevideo, Uruguay – Radio Interview in Espanol on July 25th 2005, analyzing the political and economic implications of the bombings in Sharm El Sheikh and the threat of Al Qaeda in the region , Egypt. To listen to the interview click here:

Haaretz - Newspaper – Israel- Article entitled “ Mutually Assured Uncertainty ” on July 1st 2005 Meir Javedanfar was quoted by the author regarding the goals and origins of Iran's nuclear program.

Radio Holland International – South American Service: 13 th of June – Interview in Espanol regarding the changing political landscape of the Middle East, especially in Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

Radio Cope- Madrid: 25 th of June - Interview in Espa?ol regarding the impact of the election of President Ahmadinejad on Iran's external policies

Radio KNX1070 – Los Angeles: 25 th of June- Interview in English – Analysis of US policies towards the Iranian government, impact of the election of President Ahmadinejad on Iran's internal policies

Television Catalunya - Barcelona: 28th of February - Interview in Espa?ol regarding the steps which Israel should take against militant groups such as Jihad Islami after the suicide bombing at the Stage Discoth?que in Tel Aviv

Conferences

On Monday 23rd of May The Middle East Economic and Political Analysis Company (meepas) held a briefing for the foreign press. The title of the briefing was “An analysis of the upcoming Lebanese elections”. Topics covered included 1.Election facts and procedures (explaining Lebanon's system of voting) 2. Review of political parties, their policies and their main candidates 3. Impact and influence of outside countries on the elections

Briefings were carried out in English and Spanish by Meir Javedanfar the Director of meepas.

The briefings was attended by a number of foreign news organisations including:

• The Boston Globe,
• The BBC,
• The Scotsman,
• Australia News 9 Network,
• Radio Catalonia,
• TV Catalonia,
• Radio Nacional de Espa?a,
• Cadena Ser

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