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Retired Ambassador in Missoula Says Recent Changes in Middle East Leading to Higher Oil Prices [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:33:12 +0000

Retired Ambassador Mark Johnson of the Montana World Affairs Council based in Missoula says two events in the past week have signaled a change in the overall picture in the Middle east, the Iranian elections, and the decision by the United States to become directly involved in the Syrian civil war.

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Ambassador Mark Johnson of Montana World Affairs Council on Israel – Syria Conflict [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:19:34 +0000

"Someone once said if hell had a theme park, it would be in today's Syria." Those are the words of former ambassador Mark Johnson, now affiliated with the Montana World Affairs Council in Missoula.

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Montana World Affairs Founder Relates True-Life Story of 'Argo' [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:57:23 +0000

Montana World Affairs Council founder has his own 'Argo' story.

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Montana World Affairs Council On Israel – Hamas Violence [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:44:35 +0000

On Wednesday, Israel launched an attack on Gaza in retaliation for Palestinian rocket strikes, leading to the death of the top military commander of Hamas. Israel has threatened to invade the area, although a truce has been negotiated by Egypt.

Retired ambas

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Montana World Affairs Council Director on Middle East After Obama Win [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:34:00 +0000

Former ambassador Mark Johnson comments on Obama re-election and the Middle East.

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Unrest in Egypt – A Missoula Perspective [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:13:07 +0000

A mob has stormed the United States Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, where the American flag was torn down and replaced by a black flag that read 'There is no God but Allah, and Mohammad is his messenger'.

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Middle East Turmoil With Local Perspective [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:21:51 +0000

Entire Middle East area in turmoil.

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Let The WorldQuest Challenge Begin [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:31:52 +0000

8th annual WorldQuest competition at UM on February 28th

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Montana World Affairs Council On Syria [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:39:41 +0000

U.S. Embassy ordered closed in Syria, Americans urged to leave. Mark Johnson comments

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Israel Vs Iran..What's Next? [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:25 +0000

Iran vs Israel rhetoric heats up again

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Iran Threatens Oil Shipments [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:24:58 +0000

Iran threatens to shut off the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz

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The Middle East Boils Over [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:38:31 +0000

The Middle East Boils Over

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Ambassador Mark Johnson; UN To Ask For Palestinian State [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:25:28 +0000

President Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations' top official on Monday he

would seek full U.N. membership for a Palestinian state, a move the United States and Israel warn could lead to disaster and shatter chances for resuming peace negotiations. I spoke with retired Ambassador and Director of the Montana World Affairs Council Mark Johnson on Monday. That interview is attached.

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Montana World Affairs Council Comments on Libyan Situation

Peter Christian — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:18:13 +0000

The conflict in Libya has brought Muammar Gaddafi’s regime to the point of collapse. I spoke with Montana World Affairs Council Director Mark Johnson about the situation in Libya. That interview is attached.

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