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GOP Foreign Policy -- When the Earth Was Flat

Evelyn Leopold | Posted 01.16.2012 | Politics

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The GOP appear to be rushing headlong into the 1950s with a Cold War foreign policy and a notion of science that embraces any fossil fuel on the horizon.

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Closure of Hormuz Strait: An Actual Threat or Diplomacy?

Sara Vakhshouri | Posted 01.16.2012 | World

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Since there is no ongoing dialogue between the US and Iran, the threat to close the Straight of Hormuz should be seen as an act of subtle diplomacy in the absence of ambassadors and embassies.

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The Short Life Expectancy of Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Assassinations with a Message

Haggai Carmon | Posted 01.15.2012 | World

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Does the killing of nuclear scientists stop or delay the Iranian nuclear weapons plan? Hardly.

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British Foreign Secretary: EU To Agree On Tough Sanctions On Iran

AP | By DAVID STRINGER | Posted 01.15.2012 | World

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LONDON -- Britain's foreign secretary said Sunday that European nations will intensify pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, but insisted the Wes...

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Is Israel Suicidal?

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 01.13.2012 | World

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Despite all its faults, it is hard to imagine a Jew from previous eras who would not be struck with pride and wonder by the accomplishment of the state of Israel. But now, its current leadership is jeopardizing the whole enterprise.

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After Iranian Nuclear Scientist's Death, Israel Is Silent -- With A Hint Of Satisfaction

HuffingtonPost.com | Joshua Hersh | Posted 01.12.2012 | World

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TEL AVIV, Israel -- The death of yet another scientist working on Iran's burgeoning nuclear program Wednesday has started to make such killings look l...

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The Iran Deterrence Debate

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 01.12.2012 | World

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For now, the Obama administration is rallying its international partners to impose tougher sanctions that target Iran's economy. Some analysts say a diplomatic solution is the only answer.

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Assassination in Tehran: An Act Of War?

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 01.11.2012 | World

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Actions like these against civilians in one country endanger civilians in others. Imagine how the United States or Israel would react if Iran or even Canada started bumping off nuclear scientists (or anyone else) in Washington.

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'I Certainly Do Not See Iran as a Threat'

David Harris | Posted 01.08.2012 | World

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Iran has doubtless learned something from two countries in particular. The first is North Korea. The second is Libya.

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Miscommunications With Iran

George Kenney | Posted 01.04.2012 | World

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The Iranians clearly have no idea of the danger they have provoked. The situation thus resembles a classic case of two states slipping accidentally into a war neither wants.

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Perfect Storm Of Threatened Crisis Roils Middle East

HuffingtonPost.com | David Wood | Posted 01.04.2012 | World

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WASHINGTON -- Storm clouds darkening over the Middle East suggest a growing peril for the United States and the possibility of a new war that could em...

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Iran Says It Produced First Nuclear Fuel Rod

AP | ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Posted 01.01.2012 | World

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian scientists have produced the nation's first nuclear fuel rod, a feat of engineering the West has doubted Tehran capable o...

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Iran Proposes New Nuclear Talks With World Powers

AP | ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Posted 01.01.2012 | World

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it has proposed a new round of talks on its nuclear program with six world powers that have been trying for ye...

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The Standoff With Iran: Challenges And Options

Paul Heroux | Posted 01.03.2012 | World

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War is said to be the result of political failure. The tense standoff with Iran is heating up again since Iran has threatened to shut down the 34-m...

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For an Effective U.S. Policy, Embargo Iran's Oil to Halt Its Nuclear Ambitions

Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 12.22.2011 | Business

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The prospect of messianic, fanatic mullahs acquiring nuclear weapons presents an existential danger to much of the world and puts millions of lives at risk. Clearly the Obama administration understands this and has chosen to act effectively.

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A Warning Call

Ephraim Sneh | Posted 12.19.2011 | World

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Sanctions, if seriously implemented will accelerate the collapse of the repressive regime in Tehran. And, Israel will be exempted of the need to take military action against Iran, with all its repercussions.

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South Korea Hits Iran With Sanctions

AP | Posted 12.16.2011 | World

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will restrict financial dealings with more than 100 additional groups and individuals with suspected li...

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A War We Never Should Have Waged

Joe Cirincione | Posted 12.15.2011 | Politics

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The Iraq War is the greatest strategic blunder in American history. It cost our nation $1 trillion, the lives of thousands of our finest warriors, an...

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Republicans in the U.S. Go All the Way: Nuke Iran

Fariba Amini | Posted 12.12.2011 | World

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When it comes to Republican candidates and their ideas about foreign policy, the recent contenders have reached the peak of shrillness and stupidity. Gingrich, Romney and Perry share one word constantly: Iran.

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"Preoccupy" the Atomic Ayatollahs

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 12.09.2011 | World

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The atomic ayatollahs are about to reach the end of the road in their showdown with the west. This moment of reckoning has come far more quickly than anyone had contemplated.

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Can Iran's Central Bank Be Sanctioned?

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 12.07.2011 | World

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Iran's oil exports make up 80 percent of its total exports and account for half of government revenues. With most of this revenue being funneled through the central bank, sanctioning it could devastate the country's economy.

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American Enterprise Institute Admits: Iran Threat Isn't That It Will Launch Nuclear Attack

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 12.02.2011 | World

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This admission that the problem with a nuclear Iran is not that it would attack Israel but that it would alter the regional balance of power is incredibly significant.

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The Cowboys in Congress

Paul Heroux | Posted 12.02.2011 | Politics

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What are the options for dealing with Iran's nuclear program? We can do nothing; but doing nothing isn't a real option. We can use our military to target Iran's nuclear sites, but this is bound to have unforeseen consequences. Or we can sanction Iran.

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Israeli Defense Minister: Iran Strike May Be Only Option At Some Point

AP | DANIEL ESTRIN | Posted 12.01.2011 | World

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JERUSALEM — Israel does not want to take military action against Iran over its nuclear program, but at some point may have no other option, Isra...

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Obscene: Using the Holocaust to Justify War With Iran

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 11.29.2011 | World

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A war with Iran would end any possibility of Israel ever achieving either peace with the Muslim world or any semblance of security. Forever.

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