Iran: Multilateralism, not Unilateralism
ILLUSTRATED: Iran requires a new type of foreign policy. Democrats must make the case against Bushism.
Following up on the January 14 post, Iran is for now the hottest flashpoint in the world. (this could change with a coup in Pakistan or some oil crisis). But for now, Ahmadinejad poses a much more difficult and elusive challenge.
Nobody knows the best solution right now, but one thing is clear: the United States cannot do it alone.
This is a case in point as to why Multilateralism should be the main way to conduct foreign policy. This is a case where multilateralism has to work.
The world has an interest in keeping Iran nuke free. A country rich in oil and gas has only one believable purpose for this technology. The other permanent members of the UN Securoty Council are not keen on Iran either. China does not want an arms race on its western flank, and Russia does not like Iran's motions either.
Following up on the January 14 post, Iran is for now the hottest flashpoint in the world. (this could change with a coup in Pakistan or some oil crisis). But for now, Ahmadinejad poses a much more difficult and elusive challenge.
Nobody knows the best solution right now, but one thing is clear: the United States cannot do it alone.
This is a case in point as to why Multilateralism should be the main way to conduct foreign policy. This is a case where multilateralism has to work.
The world has an interest in keeping Iran nuke free. A country rich in oil and gas has only one believable purpose for this technology. The other permanent members of the UN Securoty Council are not keen on Iran either. China does not want an arms race on its western flank, and Russia does not like Iran's motions either.
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