State of Play: Iran vs. the World, Round…?
President George W. Bush met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday in London to discuss Iran and Afghanistan. Brown proposed freezing the assets of
Jul 31, 2020230.6K Shares8.2M Views
President George W. Bush met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday in London to discuss Iran and Afghanistan. Brown proposed freezing the assets of Iran’s biggest bank and suggested tightening oil and gas sanctions if Iranian leaders don’t “resolve international concerns over its nuclear activities.” Both leaders are deeply unpopular, with approval ratings in the 20s, and the headlines focused more on the press conference, leaving out details about the hundreds of anti-war protesters who greeted Bush in central London. This is supposed to be Bush’s last scheduled visit while in office, and the media seems to already have moved on, quoting Bush rarely and mostly paraphrasing the president, while quoting Brown’s hard line against Tehran’s alleged nuclear activities.
Still, both leaders made the headlines.
Bush, Brown Meet in London, Show Solidarity on Foreign Policy(The Wall St. Journal)
Britain to Tighten Iran Sanctions(The New York Times)
Britain, E.U. Announce Iran Sanctions(The Washington Post)
Dexter Cooke
Reviewer
Dexter Cooke is an economist, marketing strategist, and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience crafting compelling narratives that resonate worldwide.
He holds a Journalism degree from Columbia University, an Economics background from Yale University, and a medical degree with a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dexter’s insights into media, economics, and marketing shine through his prolific contributions to respected publications and advisory roles for influential organizations.
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and laparoscopic procedures, Dexter prioritizes patient care above all.
Outside his professional pursuits, Dexter enjoys collecting vintage watches, studying ancient civilizations, learning about astronomy, and participating in charity runs.
Latest Articles
Popular Articles