How Not to Conduct Diplomacy with Iran
Too many American diplomats believe that "talking is a cost-free, risk-free strategy."
March 10, 2015
Too many American diplomats believe that "talking is a cost-free, risk-free strategy."
Although the Obama administration considers its negotiations with Iran a bold new strategy of engagement, every presidential administration since Jimmy Carter has had its own diplomatic initiative with the Islamic Republic—and these have consistently failed. Perhaps, write Michael Rubin, something should be learned from prior experience:
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Login or SubscribeToo many American diplomats believe that "talking is a cost-free, risk-free strategy."
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