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Deeper into Terrorism

Reports that Mossad is working with an Iranian terrorist group raise larger questions about Israel and American interests.

The Preconditions Game and Talks with Iran

Leon Panetta said it best: "Just get to the damn table."

The Campaign Damage Continues

As the primary drags on, the candidates' heated rhetoric on China and Iran continues to do lasting damage.

Iran, Restraint and Grand Strategy

An American military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would succeed. That doesn't make it a good idea.

Shooting First and Asking Questions Later

Americans must ask the tough questions now, not after a military adventure in Iran goes sour. 

China in the Persian Gulf

U.S. pressure on Iran is backfiring. China is making sure of it.

Will 2012 Be to Iran What 1998 Was to Iraq?

Washington's regime-change racket has started up again. Target: Tehran.

Assassination in Iran

Another Iranian scientist is dead. The cycle of mutually reinforcing hostility rages on.

Getting Tough with Iran

Do the risks of provoking or attacking Iran today outweigh the costs of dealing with a nuclear Iran tomorrow?

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February 13, 2012