July 29, 2009
Quote of the day
Israel rejects another feature of Mr. Obama's diplomatic stance. The Israelis do not believe that progress with the Palestinians will facilitate a deal on Iran's nuclear weapons program. Though Mr. Gates and others have pressed this fanciful analysis, Israel will not be moved.Posted by SoccerDad at July 29, 2009 6:20 AMWorse, Mr. Obama has no new strategic thinking on Iran. He vaguely promises to offer the country the carrot of diplomacy--followed by an empty threat of sanctions down the road if Iran does not comply with the U.S.'s requests. This is precisely the European Union's approach, which has failed for over six years.
There's no reason Iran would suddenly now bow to Mr. Obama's diplomatic efforts, especially after its embarrassing election in June. So with diplomacy out the door, how will Iran be tamed?
Hezbollah in passive voice
A cynical and mistrusted offer
Wapo: peace process succeeding because of the great work of the administration
Council speak 100610
Nyt: peace process failing despite the great work of the administration
Do we have enough regulations yet?
Iranian General: "US, Mossad played roles in 9/11 event"
Absolving arafat, ten years later
Rahm can't run? antisemites!
The politics of peace
You know, I happen to believe a nuclear Iran would not only be bad for Israel (today0, but for the entire Middle East (the next day ) and for us (the day after tomorrow.Will someone tell me where I'm wrong?
Posted by: corwin at August 2, 2009 10:05 PMYou know, I happen to believe a nuclear Iran would not only be bad for Israel (today0, but for the entire Middle East (the next day ) and for us (the day after tomorrow. )Will someone tell me where I'm wrong?
Posted by: corwin at August 2, 2009 10:13 PM