Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Panelists debated how the world should respond to Iran’s nuclear program. Topics included the U.S. and Israeli positions in the Middle East,… read more

Panelists debated how the world should respond to Iran’s nuclear program. Topics included the U.S. and Israeli positions in the Middle East, the consequences of launching a war against Iran, and Iran’s influence in the region. After opening statements the panelists cross-examined each other. The audience in the hall voted on the question before and after the debate.

Amos Yadlin and Charles Krauthammer argued in favor of the question, Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: Be It Resolved the World Cannot Tolerate an Iran with Nuclear Weapons Capability. Fareed Zakaria and Vali Nasr argued against. The tenth semi-annual Munk Debate was held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The program opened with a video montage of past debates. Henry Kissinger and George Mitchell participated by video messages recorded the previous week. close

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Program ID:
309599-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Debate
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
First Aired:
Jan 02, 2013 | 1:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 05, 2013 | 11:11pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jan 02, 2013 | 1:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 02, 2013 | 9:57pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 03, 2013 | 2:36am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 04, 2013 | 4:42pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 05, 2013 | 6:45pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jan 05, 2013 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 05, 2013 | 11:11pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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