I would like to begin by thanking dean John Coatsworthand professor Richard Bulliet for their work in organizing this eventand for their commitment to the role of the School of Internationaland Public Affairs and its role in training future leaders in worldaffairs. If today proves anything it will be that there is an enormousamount of work ahead for all of us. This is just one of many events onIran that will run throughout this academic year, all to help usbetter understand this critical and complex nation in today'sgeopolitics.