Reading: مصاحبه شبکه تلویزیون مرکزی چین با عراقچی وزیر امور خارجه جمهوری اسلامی ایران
(The interview of the China Central Television with Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran)
A recent (December 2024) interview with Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the current Foreign Minister of IR of Iran, on the situation in the Middle East and cooperation under the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.
Listening: The video version of the above interview with Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. (See also: the original video on Youtube).
Subject of Conversation: Iran’s foreign policy in a changing world: regional and global perspectives (سیاست خارجی ایران در جهان در حال تغییر: چشماندازهای منطقهای و جهانی).
Students will be required to study in advance materials on Iran’s foreign policy at both the regional and global levels, analyzing how recent world developments influence its formation. In class, they will present and defend their opinions on the topic. Discussions will also cover recent events in Syria and ongoing debates about Iran’s nuclear program.
Homework:
- Please carefully read the text and watch today’s interview and study the vocabulary.
- Summarize the key points made by the Foreign Minister (about 200 words).
- Prepare for the next day’s discussion.