Iran’s New President Earned His Post with Bloodshed
The U.S. shouldn’t remove sanctions on Ebrahim Raisi.
June 21, 2021
Economic, diplomatic, and military might—each in service of the others.
Eight days ago, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister ended an unprecedented twelve consecutive years in office. Whether he will return to the office is anyone’s guess. David M. Weinberg, while frankly acknowledging Benjamin Netanyahu’s flaws and policy failures, argues that there is much to praise about his tenure. Above all else, Weinberg writes, Netanyahu made Israel strong militarily, diplomatically, and economically:
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Login or SubscribeThe U.S. shouldn’t remove sanctions on Ebrahim Raisi.
Economic, diplomatic, and military might—each in service of the others.
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