https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2012/10/20/the-october-surprise/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:42:39 -0400<![CDATA[The New York Times reports (and the White House denies) that &#8220;The United States and Iran have agreed for the first time to one-on-one negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, according to Obama administration officials, setting the stage for what could be a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert a military strike on Iran.&#8221;]]>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:16:59 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2012/10/20/the-october-surprise-n187678