The War of Words and the National Intelligence Estimate Puzzle: A Wider Perspective on the US Confrontation with Iran

Abstract This study aims to assess the impact of the December 2007 National Intelligence Estimate on tensions between Iran and the United States. Taking the approach that publics diplomacy is being used as a political tool by the United States, Iran, and other concerned parties to the issue, we explore public diplomacy and strategy in…

Public Opinion Poll On the Formation of Prime Minister Nader Al Dhahabi’s Government

The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted a public opinion poll on the formation of Prime Minister Nader Al Dhahabi’s government between 11/29/2007 and 12/4/2007.  The size of the complete national sample for the poll was 1133, originally 1200, as 67 individuals refused to participate in the poll (the participation rate…