US Urges Sanctions Against Iran

(06 Dec 07-RV) U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice began talks with European and Russian officials today to urge greater international pressure on Iran to halt uranium enrichment, just days after A U.S. National Intelligence Estimate concluded Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program years ago. Meanwhile, the US will continue plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe. Professor of defense studies at the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC., Walter Jajko spoke with us about the broader strategic implications of the situation…