Back in 1994, American negotiators promised a “good deal” with North Korea. Its nuclear plants were supposed to be frozen and dismantled. International inspectors would “carefully monitor” North Korea’s compliance with the agreement and ensure the country’s return to the “community of nations.” The world, we were told, would be a safer place. . .
1. Prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. At least Saudi Arabia and possibly other states in the region would have started their own programs if Iran's nuclear program had been allowed to progress towards nuclear weapons. The choices were
* The international community does nothing, leading to this arms race
* Military attacks on Iran, probably by Israel, further destabilizing the region, and strengthening extremist groups
* A negotiated agreement that inhibits nuclear weapons development by Iran, and gives the international community clear warning if Iran moves in that direction.
2. Make it easier to partner with Iran in combating Islamic extremist groups in the region, such as ISIS.
Iran, while no friend of Israel and the US, is no worse than most governments in the region and better than many. With the current mayhem being created by Islamic State and other extremist groups, we cannot afford further destabilization of the region. Hold you nose and support the agreement. It is the best option available.
1. Prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. At least Saudi Arabia and possibly other states in the region would have started their own programs if Iran's nuclear program had been allowed to progress towards nuclear weapons.
If that is the goal (and it's a good goal), then this deal is a complete failure. Saudi Arabia doesn't think it will work [yahoo.com]. And in fact, it seems they've started the process of acquiring their own nuclear weapons.
Iran was a friend of the US after 9/11. It was one of the first countries to offer assistance to the US, and was then included in the "Axis of Evil" because one can't have an axis of two countries without looking like stretching to make a point. Iran didn't deserve that reputation then, and it certainly doesn't deserve it now. The "Great Satan" posturing is for internal show, and doesn't reflect the thinking of the government. That much is evident in the great strides made in diplomatic relations betwee
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There are two key objectives in the agreement
Iran, while no friend of Israel and the US, is no worse than most governments in the region and better than many. With the current mayhem being created by Islamic State and other extremist groups, we cannot afford further destabilization of the region. Hold you nose and support the agreement. It is the best option available.
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1. Prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. At least Saudi Arabia and possibly other states in the region would have started their own programs if Iran's nuclear program had been allowed to progress towards nuclear weapons.
If that is the goal (and it's a good goal), then this deal is a complete failure. Saudi Arabia doesn't think it will work [yahoo.com]. And in fact, it seems they've started the process of acquiring their own nuclear weapons.
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