Author: Richard Nephew
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A Last Chance for Iran
For two decades, hawkish voices in Washington have called for the United States to attack Iran’s nuclear program. And for two decades their calls have been rejected. That is because for most of that time, the argument against military action was compelling and straightforward. Iran’s nuclear capabilities were immature. The international community was united on…
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Before Maximum Pressure, Trump Needs an Iran Strategy
The administration should first consider how enhanced sanctions would fit into its broader regional policy before talking about how to get them going again. Maximum pressure is back according to Brian Hook, who served as Iran policy lead during the first Trump administration and is now heading the State Department transition team for the next…