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BASIC IN THE MEDIA, 2006

DECEMBER 2006

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org)
    Blog entry by David Isenberg, Sometimes a lack of oil is just a lack of oil, 28 December 2006.

  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    David Isenberg gave an over the phone interview to Chris Uhlman for a national radio program called AM on a story about "mercenaries" being hired to kidnap two children in a domestic custody battle, 27 December 2006.

  • Channel Four News
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the impact of the decision to drop the SFO investigation into bribery involved in the Al Yamamah UK-Saudi arms deal, 21 December 2006.

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, On-line op-ed, 'A dangerous illusion - The idea that caving to Saudi pressure to halt the SFO's inquiry could be in Britain's national interest is absurd - and disastrous', 15 December 2006, http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/ian_davis/2006/12/
    the_saudi_arms_deal_a_cancer_a.html

  • The Guardian
    BASIC cited in article, 'BAE inquiry decision faces legal challenge', 15 December 2006, http://www.guardian.co.uk/armstrade/story/
    0,,1973104,00.html#article_continue

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org)
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: The ISG Report: Be afraid, be very afraid, 15 December 2006.

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'China's real nuclear capabilities', 14 December 2006, http://atimes.com/atimes/China/HL14Ad01.html

  • Malaysia Sun
    David Isenberg, On-line op-ed, 'Skepticism over China nuclear capability' (first published in Asia Times), 14 December 2006, http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/
    cid/b8de8e630faf3631/id/220961/cs/1/

  • Al Jazeera (English version)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on implications for non-proliferation from US Congress agreeing to the nuclear deal with India, 9 December 2006.

  • New Scientist
    Paul Ingram cited in article on Britain's dependency on the US for its nuclear deterrent options, 9 December 2006, http://www.newscientist.com/channel/tech/
    mg19225813.500-nuclear-submarines--the-ultimate-insurance.html    .

  • New York Times
    Steven Monblatt's letter on the fundamental strategic flaws in the US campaign in Iraq published on 7 December 2006.

  • Al Jazeera (English version)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the findings of the Iraq Study Group and the reaction from Bush and Blair during their summit, 7 December 2006.

  • KAMU in College Station, Texas
    Steven Monblatt interviewed on issues of homeland security and counter-terrorism for the radio program "Homeland Security, Inside and Out", available on-line at: http://hlsinsideandout.org, 7 December 2006.

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, letter published on Trident replacement, 6 December 2006, http://www.guardian.co.uk/letters/story/0,,1964795,00.html

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org)
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: What to do? Why leave, of course, 5 December 2006.

  • BBC Radio Wales
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Trident replacement - arguing to delay the decision, 5 December 2006.

  • BBC World
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Trident replacement, 4 December 2006.

  • Al Jazeera (English version)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the issues surrounding Trident replacement, 4 December 2006.

  • BBC News 24
    Paul Ingram featured in several clips over course of morning on delaying the decision on Trident replacement, and live interview on the government's decision to replace at 1.30pm, 4 December 2006.

  • BBC Radio 5 Live
    Paul Ingram took part in Anita Anand show, panel discussion on Trident replacement, 4 December 2006.

  • Sky News
    Ian Davis live lunchtime discussion on the Government White Paper on Trident replacement with Lee Willett (RUSI), 4 December 2006.

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, Opinion piece on UK Government White Paper on Trident Replacement, in a special report: "Replace or not? Experts speak on eve of Trident paper", 4 December 2006, http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1963362,00.html

  • BBC Radio 4, World this Weekend
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the virtual nuclear weapon state option and delaying the decision on Trident replacement, 3 December 2006.

  • The Observer
    BASIC Green Paper on Trident Replacement cited in op-ed by Mary Riddell, 'Trident is a weapon of mass deception', 3 December 2006, http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/comment/0,,1962772,00..html.

NOVEMBER 2006

OCTOBER 2006

  • Iranian TV documentary
    Ian Davis, Paul Ingram and David Isenberg were interviewed at the BASIC London office by Iranian-British film-maker Majid Khabazan for his six part documentary on nuclear proliferation, 31 October 2006.

  • Iran TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on: 'World Service' - discussion on the US and British politics surrounding the future of Iraq and the occupation, 25 October 2006.

  • Iran TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on: news documentary on British debate over the future of Iraq (recorded interview), 25 October 2006.

  • Al Jazeera (English version)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the future for the non-proliferation regime, 20 October 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on studio comment breaking news: North Korea announces no more tests after visit by Chinese envoy, 20 October 2006.

  • Open Source Solutions
    OSINT Hub: The Smart Nation Act (Public Intelligence in the Public Interest); David Isenberg on Open Sources and Methods in Estimating Iraqi Civilian Death Toll Under U.S. Occupation 2006-10-17 Open Source & Methods for Counting the Dead - http://www.oss.net/extra/news/?module_instance=1&id=2730.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org)
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: President Bush, methodology expert? Not!, 17 October 2006.

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, On-line op-ed, 'Sleep walking towards nuclear proliferation - North Korea's nuclear weapons test is another failure of US foreign policy', 12 October 2006, http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/ian_davis/2006/10/
    north_koreas_nuclear_weapons_t.html

  • Al Jazeera (English version)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the implications of North Korea's nuclear test, 9 October 2006.

  • BBC Radio 4, Any Questions
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the legal and diplomatic myths surrounding Britain's nuclear weapon possession, 14 October 2006.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on: (primetime news, 7.30am CET), El Baradei, IAEA and the Nobel Peace Prize... has the IAEA been a success?, 13 October 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on studio comment breaking news: the implications of North Korea's nuclear test, 9 October 2006.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on: 'presenter's friend' - studio comment on global correspondents' reports after the North Korean nuclear test, 11am to 12noon, 9 October 2006.

  • Iranian News Agency IRINN
    Paul Ingram interviewed on prospects for sanctions after FCO announcement that Russia and China are on the point of agreement, 4 October 2006, http://www.irna.ir/fa/news/view/menu-273/8507120180165755.htm.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org)
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: Cry havoc and let loose the books of war, 4 October 2006.

  • World Agenda (BBC's International Journal)
    Nuclear Chain Reaction by Gordon Corera, Several citings of Paul Ingram, Sept/Oct 2006 http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1733_europe/page4.shtml.

SEPTEMBER 2006

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the excerpts from the US NIE on Iraq as a driver for terrorism, 27 September 2006.

  • United Press International (Outside View Commentator)
    David Isenberg, op-ed, "Outside View: How Bush strategy failed-2," 27 September 2006, http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewFreeUse.act?fuid=MTU5MzEy.

  • Iranian TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the role of foreign policy in the Labour Party's leadership contest, Paul Ingram, 26 September 2006.

  • Iranian News Agency IRINN
    Paul Ingram interviewed on live one-to-one interview 20 minutes, on the British government's foreign policy under Labour, past and future, 26 September 2006.

  • United Press International (Outside View Commentator)
    David Isenberg, op-ed, "Outside View: Bush's perverted strategy-1, 26 September 2006, http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewFreeUse.act?fuid=MTU3Mzg0.

  • Irish Examiner (Weekend)
    David Isenberg, cited in "The changing face of terrorism means the US needs to rethink its approach to intelligence gathering," 23 September 2006, p. 8

  • Partnership for a Secure America ( http://blog.psaonline.org )>
    Blog entry by David Isenberg Iran and the Cult of Bush, 22 September 2006

  • Financial Times
    Paul Ingram, letter to the editor, 'Surge of Iran's influence makes it essential to have direct talks' 18 September 2006, http://www.ft.com/cms/s/766b1ff2-46b1-11db-ac52-0000779e2340,_i_email=y.html

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, op-ed, 'Taking responsibility seriously', 16 September 2006, http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/ian_davis/
    2006/09/avoiding_disaster_in_darfur.html

  • Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - Iran
    Paul Ingram article on: 'Iran talks must go on, says UK security analyst', 15 September 2006. http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-234/0609159153151609.htm

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the request for more troops to be sent to Afghanistan - better to reassess the deployment, 13 September 2006.

  • Iranian TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the Iranian nuclear issue - with David Isenberg, 13 September 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America ( http://blog.psaonline.org )>
    Blog entry by David Isenberg, Banality of evil: The Bush Administration, 12 September 2006.

  • Iranian News Agency IRINN
    Paul Ingram interviewed on update on the Iranian nuclear issue, 5 September 2006.

  • Canadian Broadcasting Company
    Paul Ingram interview on prospects of breakthrough in negotiations with Iran, 2 September 2006.

AUGUST 2006

JULY 2006

JUNE 2006

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'Hollow US defense for an empty threat', 24 June 2006.

  • Financial Times
    Paul Ingram cited in article by Stephen Fidler. 'Brown fires only first shot in missile debate', 23 June 2006.

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis op-ed 'The chancellor's Faustian pact', 22 June 2006.

  • Globe and Mail (Canada)
    David Isenberg cited in "Luck runs out for a soldier of fortune: Storied mercenary, part of dying breed, is found guilty in coup attempt" by Susan Sachs, 21 June 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org/ )
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: Save the endangered Facts, 13 June 2006

  • United Press International (Outside View)
    David Isenberg, op-ed, "Outside View: Perils of Iraq partition", 7 June 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org/ )
    Blog entry by David Isenberg:We Don't Need No Stinking Rhetoric, 1 Jun 06

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on EU offer to Iran and the implications over the coming weeks, 7 June 2006.

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on US position in Iraq following the accidental killing of civilians, 6 June 2006.

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on reaction to US offer to negotiate and to the EU's package of offers to Tehran, 6 June 2006.

MAY 2006

  • Associated Press
    Paul Ingram cited in article 'Iraq poised to become main Iranian ally', 29 May 2006.

  • Netherlands Radio
    Ian Davis interviewed on potential for missile defence interceptor sites in Europe, 23 May 2006.

  • New York Times
    David Isenberg, Letter to the editor, 'Waging War With Private Forces', 22 May 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org/ )
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: A PMC Caucus: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, 22 May 2006

  • International Herald Tribune
    Ian Davis, Letter to the editor on turning NATO into a non-nuclear alliance of nations as pre-condition of NATO transformation, 19 May 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org/ )
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: Biden Channels Mencken, 10 May 2006

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the implications of cabinet reshuffle for UK foreign policy, 9 May 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on P5 plus talks and offer to the Iranians, 8 May 2006.

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'Military muscles bulging in SE Asia', 2 May 2006.

APRIL 2006

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the latest diplomatic discussions over Iran's nuclear programme, 28 April 2006.

  • Bloomberg.com
    Paul Ingram cited in article 'Iran's Rafsanjani Joins Ahmadinejad in Rejecting UN Deadline', 28 April 2006.

  • CNN Asia
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iranian nuclear programme - enrichment and reprocessing, 28 April 2006.

  • Partnership for a Secure America (http://blog.psaonline.org/ )
    Blog entry by David Isenberg: The Pentagon's Rodney Dangerfields: Generals not getting any respect, 26 April 06.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on prime-time morning news bulletin (7.10am GMT) on the security considerations from the proposed expansion of nuclear power, 25 April 2006.

  • TomPaine.Commonsense
    'What We Know About Iran', 25 April 2006.

  • Boston Globe
    David Isenberg cited in 'Peace Corp' by Rebecca Ulam Weiner, 23 April 2006.

  • CNN Asia
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the politics and capabilities surrounding Iranian nuclear programme, 12 April 2006.

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on US foreign policy in the Middle East, 12 April 2006.

  • Finnish National Radio
    Paul Ingram interviewed on comparisons between Iranian and Brazilian nuclear programmes, 12 April 2006.

  • The Independent
    Ian Davis, Letter to the editor, 'Missile defence the new Maginot Line', 31 May 2006. Paul Ingram cited in article by Anne Penketh, 'Target Iran: US hints at a new battlefront', 10 April 2006.

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iran's announcement of successful enrichment, 11 April 2006.

  • Channel Four News
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Ahmadinejad's announcement that Iran had been successful in its enrichment project, 11 April 2006.

MARCH 2006

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on options for US exit from Iraq, 31 March 2006.

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'Mixed welcome for new Iraq Study Group', 23 March 2006.

  • Financial Times
    Ian Davis cited in an article, 'UK chosen as possible 'Star Wars' site', 23 March 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 2)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the US military attack on Samarra (a city in the center of Iraq) and what it means for the future of Iraq, 20 March 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iran's approach to the US for talks about Iraq, 16 March 2006.

  • Ekklesia on-line
    Paul Ingram cited in article, 'Global campaign launched to urge conflict transformation in Iran dispute', 14 March 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 1 News)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on peak-time news (20 minutes) on the Iranian nuclear issue and US posture towards the Middle East, 11 March 2006.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on prime-time evening news bulletin (10pm, first slot) on 'The power games behind reporting Iran to the Security Council… what next?', 7 March 2006.

  • Defense News
    David Isenberg, Letter to the editor (in response to a letter re earlier op-ed below), 'Iranian Options', 6 March 2006, P. 28.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on prospects for resolving the Iran nuclear crisis after the IAEA Board meeting, 3 March 2006.

  • Bloomberg.com
    David Isenberg cited in article, 'Iran, EU Fail to End Nuclear Standoff Before UN Talks' 3 March 2006.

  • Democracy Arsenal (blog)
    David Isenberg cited in article 'Conservatives and National Security: Their Philosophical Blind Spot', March 2006.

FEBRUARY 2006

  • The Guardian
    Paul Ingram cited in an article, 'Is Britain conducting nuclear tests?', 25 February 2006.

  • Defense News
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'Overstating Iran's Threat: Fears of Pending Nuclear Attack Miss Target', 20 February 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    David Isenberg interviewed on the developing situation with Iran's nuclear program, 16 February 2006.

  • Global Beat Syndicate
    Ian Davis, op-ed, 'Why the U.S. is Losing its War on Terror, 15 February 2006.

  • Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)-TV
    David Isenberg, An hour long, on-camera interview in BASIC London office on PMCs, 15 February 2006.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on prime-time morning news on the impending reference of Iran to the UN Security Council, 2 February 2006.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on implications of the IAEA meeting reference for Iran, 2 Feb 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 2)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on President Bush's State of the Union address, energy security and Iran, 1 February 2006.

JANUARY 2006

  • The Guardian
    Ian Davis, Letter to the editor on French nuclear weapons, 30 January 2006.

  • Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
    Paul Ingram cited in article, 'Tehran trying to ruffle UK feathers' by Djallal Malti, 28 January 2006.

  • Agence France-Presse
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iranian nuclear issues, 25 January 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 1 News)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iranian nuclear issues and future consequences, as well as the need to consider renewable options (20 minutes), 24 January 2006.

  • Iranian TV (international)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the longer-term issues surrounding Iranian nuclear power (for two documentaries), 24 January 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 2)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the latest developments in Iraq, 23 January 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 1 News)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iranian nuclear issues and future consequences (30 minutes), 20 January 2006.

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed (co-author with William Fisher), 'The Iraq Reconstruction Strategy: I Want You To Pay', 20 Jan 06.

  • BBC Radio 4 'World Tonight'
    David Isenberg interviewed on Iran, RNEP and NPT, 16 January 2006 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/worldtonight, http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/news.shtml?radio4/worldtonight.

  • Bloomberg TV
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Iran's nuclear programme in advance of the IAEA meeting outcome, 16 January 2006.

  • Sky News
    Paul Ingram interviewed with James Rubin on European and US tactics with Iran and likely consequences, 16 Jan 2006.

  • Sky News
    Paul Ingram interviewed with an Israeli analyst about prospects over Iran's nuclear programme, 15 Jan 2006.

  • The Observer
    Ian Davis, Letter to the editor on the need for "joined-up" diplomacy towards Iran, 15 January 2006.

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'Iraq, the mother of all budget busters', 14 Jan 06.

  • Gazetta.ru (Moscow)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on Russian military exports to Iran and impact of UNSC sanctions, 13 Jan 2006

  • Asia Times
    David Isenberg, op-ed, 'The incredible shrinking coalition', 10 Jan 06.

  • CNN Europe
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the immediate prospects over the nuclear dispute with Iran and future solutions, 10 January 2006.

  • The Times
    Ian Davis, Letter to the editor on IAEA inspections in Iran, 9 January 2006.

  • Iranian TV (Channel 2)
    Paul Ingram interviewed on the latest developments in Iraq after the elections, 9 January 2006.

  • TomPaine.Commonsense
    David Isenberg, 'The Imperious President', 6 January 2006.

  • Mainichi (Japan)
    Paul Ingram cited on potential directions for international action on the Iranian nuclear programme, January 2006

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