Iran: Another Problem from Hell
With every diplomatic approach to Iran having failed to persuade it to abandon its nuclear ambitions, a renewed focus on economic sanctions could turn out to be a bad idea whose time has come again. So it is crucially important to continue efforts to establish a strong political track as well - including restoration of Iran-US diplomatic relations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout 2010, the pattern for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program held to form. With just about every diplomatic effort failing to yield results, international efforts have increasingly given way to discussions about sanctions – and what mix of them would be needed to bring Iran to heel. In 2011, a renewed focus on comprehensive economic sanctions could turn out to be the bad idea whose time has arrived.
WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout 2010, the pattern for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program held to form. With just about every diplomatic effort failing to yield results, international efforts have increasingly given way to discussions about sanctions – and what mix of them would be needed to bring Iran to heel. In 2011, a renewed focus on comprehensive economic sanctions could turn out to be the bad idea whose time has arrived.