Iran and weapons of mass destruction Commentary

Israel's Own Goal

Barbara Slavin | Jun 01, 2010
The flotilla incident takes international focus off the real threat to Mideast peace—Iran.

Give the IAEA Teeth

Barak M. Seener | May 06, 2010
The UN’s nuclear proliferation conference will be useless unless the IAEA is empowered to punish violators.

Prepare for a Nuclear Iran

Paul J. Saunders | Feb 05, 2010
There are no other viable options. We must focus on deterrence and ensure Tehran can’t share its technology with others.

Stopping Iran

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Dec 28, 2009
Diplomacy isn’t working. Covert paramilitary action may be the only way to curb Tehran’s nuclear program.

Let the Games Begin

Geoffrey Kemp | Oct 30, 2009
Tehran isn't cooperating. But Obama must make sure he does not push the Iranians so hard that they unite behind the mullahs.

Striking Iran

David Kay | Oct 16, 2009
A former top weapons inspector says Iran is a nuclear-weapons capable state. A military threat must be real.

Obstinate Mullahs

Geoffrey Kemp | Sep 29, 2009
We can’t persuade Iran to stop its nuclear-weapons program. The best Obama can do is hasten the regime’s internal implosion.

Bombed Out

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Sep 15, 2009
Let’s face it: stopping Iran’s nuclear program is not the central organizing principle of U.S. foreign policy.

The Road to Damascus

Amitai Etzioni | Mar 09, 2009
Some American officials are smitten with Syria, thinking it could help us realign the Middle East. But a closer relationship with Bashar Assad will not weaken the mullahs in Tehran.

Offer in the Offing?

Barbara Slavin | Jul 07, 2008
As pressure from the West increases, Iran is showing signs that it may be ready to make some concessions. Is the United States ready to compromise?

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