The Unthinkable U.S.-Iran Deal -- George Friedman, Real Clear World
The United States apparently has reached the point where it must either accept that Iran will develop nuclear weapons at some point if it wishes, or take military action to prevent this. There is a third strategy, however: Washington can seek to redefine the Iranian question.
As we have no idea what leaders on either side are thinking, exploring this represents an exercise in geopolitical theory. Let’s begin with the two apparent stark choices.
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COMMENTARIES, OPINIONS, AND EDITORIALS
Where Is the ‘Red Line’ on Iran? -- Ryan Mauro, Pajamas Media
Does Ahmadinejad Want a Radioactive Cloud over Iran? -- James Lewis, American Thinker
Iran, Syria may talk a big talk, but too scared to act -- Yoel Marcus, Haaretz
US Forces OK in ROK–for Now -- The Diplomat
Yemen in for a fight -- Oliver Holmes, Asia Times
Chile Vs. Haiti -- Investors Business Daily
Israel has its faults, but apartheid isn't one of them -- Richard Cohen, Washington Post
China, Iran Creating 'No-Go' Zones to Thwart U.S. Military Power -- David Wood, Politics Daily
The Illusion of a Chinese Bubble -- Fan Gang, Project Syndicate
Tomorrow’s Wars -- Victor Hanson, The City