How Not to Conduct Diplomacy with Iran
Too many American diplomats believe that "talking is a cost-free, risk-free strategy."
March 10, 2015
The MP who declared his city "an Israel-free zone."
Last summer, George Galloway, a leading leftwing British parliamentarian, declared the city of Bradford—which he represents—an “Israel-free zone.” The declaration had few if any practical effects, but is emblematic of Galloway’s strategy of using hatred of Israel and Jews as a tool for garnering votes. In fact, he came to Bradford—after losing an election in another district—because it is the British city with the largest proportion of Muslims. Ben Judah writes:
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Login or SubscribeToo many American diplomats believe that "talking is a cost-free, risk-free strategy."
The worst of all possible outcomes.
The MP who declared his city "an Israel-free zone."
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
An interview with the man who wrote the book on the Aleppo Codex.