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Nov 23, 2007

War Is Peace, Sanctions Are Diplomacy

In this comprehensive analysis, Iran expert Carah Ong explains how sanctions against Iran are punitive measures, not serious diplomacy, and how the Bush administration has never undertaken a sustained diplomatic initiative aimed either at inducing Iran to cease enriching uranium or at soothing broader US-Iranian tensions. The Bush administration's persistent refusal to take military options "off the table," combined with its intensified rhetoric against Iran, has made sanctions palatable to allies but not alleviated the political disputes that keep the US and Iran on a collision course.

Oct 25, 2007

Ad Campaign on Iran

In its ongoing efforts to raise public awareness about vital national security issues, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation has launched an ad campaign, both online and in print, to raise awareness about the dangers of a U.S. military attack on Iran.

Sep 26, 2007

Resource Conflict in the Twenty-First Century

With upward trends in consumption, many analysts predict that the world will suffer severe oil shortages in 40-60 years, followed by natural gas shortages in 60-80 years. These non-renewable resources will also be allocated to many more people: the global population will be around 8.5 billion in 2025, 9.5 billion in 2050, and 10 billion in 2075.

Sep 21, 2007

It's Past Time to Sit Down with Iran

The drumbeat for American action against Iran has steadily grown over the past year. The latest call to arms came during congressional testimony on the situation in Iraq by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.

Sep 20, 2007

The Victor?

In his continuing effort to bolster support for the Iraq war, President Bush traveled to Reno, Nevada, on August 28 to speak to the annual convention of the American Legion. He emphatically warned of the Iranian threat should the United States withdraw from Iraq.

Aug 9, 2007

Backgrounder on Proposed U.S. Arms Sale to the Middle East

In July, it was announced that the United States plans to sell at least $20 billion in advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia and its neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Aug 1, 2007

Empowering Iranians Who Oppose Regime Will Backfire

The idea that America and its partners should support democratic opposition and remove MEK from the terrorist list of organizations is highly misinformed.

Apr 12, 2007

A Sure Way To Scuttle Diplomacy

While the United States prepared to meet last week in the first of a series of planned gatherings on Iraq with Iran at the same table, Congress began the process of constructing what would be an enormous roadblock to the Bush administration's diplomatic initiative.

Apr 11, 2007

Risky Business: Why Attacking Iran Is a Bad Idea

This fact sheet explains why a preemptive U.S. military strike against Iran would be a catastrophic mistake.

Feb 9, 2007

Iran Let's Talk, Not Attack

Recent comments from the Bush administration and media reports indicate the working group in the National Security Council focused on raising international outrage against Iran is beginning a new spin cycle.

May 18, 2006

Iran: Prominent U.S. Physicists Send Letter to President Bush

Thirteen of the nation's most prominent physicists have written a letter to President Bush, calling U.S. plans to reportedly use nuclear weapons against Iran "gravely irresponsible."

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