As Iran continues its nuclear program and Israel ramps up its threatening rhetoric, there has been widespread speculation about whether Israel will launch a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, when it might do so, and to what extent the US would support such an attack. But amidst all of the debate, far less has been said about what a strike would require, how it would be carried out and what its effects might be. On Thursday, September 13, the Iran Project released a highly-publicized report that offers a refreshingly level-headed analysis of some of the consequences of a strike against Iran.
Survey Says…Diplomacy for the Win
On the topic of nuclear proliferation, we know (more or less) what the media is saying, what the Democrats are saying, and what the Republicans are saying but what hasn’t been shared is the collective voice of the American people.
Bolton Advocates an Israeli Strike on Iran
John Bolton, one of Mitt Romney’s top foreign policy advisors, wrote another op-ed about Iran this week. In the past, Bolton has advocated U.S. military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, but has done so while shying away from the potential consequences. This time, however, he makes no policy recommendations for the United States. Instead, he implicitly advocates an Israeli strike on Iran while making a number of concerning statements along the way.
Mitt Romney: Lost on Nuclear Weapons Policy
On July 24, presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivered a much-ballyhooed speech on foreign and defense policy before the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) annual convention. Those of you looking for some concrete policy proposals and insights into how Romney might address key national security issues and challenges if he’s elected likely came away […]
Mitt Romney vs. Barack Obama on National Security Issues
The U.S. presidential election is right around the corner. To help prepare you for the campaign debate on foreign policy and defense issues, the Center has put together a foreign policy profile for President Obama and candidate Romney. Romney has been highly critical of the “reset” with Russia. In a Washington Post interview, Romney stated […]