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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Jan 28, 2025 5 facts
claimDiplomacy is considered less costly than military action for achieving outcomes regarding Iran's nuclear program, despite the historical track record of diplomacy.
perspectiveThe author advises the Trump administration to view diplomacy and military action as mutually supporting options rather than mutually exclusive choices, sequencing actions to achieve the best outcome.
claimDiplomacy with Iran carries the risk of strengthening the Iranian regime politically and economically if the process is mishandled.
claimDiplomacy offers advantages over military strikes, including the potential for a verification and monitoring regime and increased international cooperation and burden-sharing.
claimThe author argues that the United States can simultaneously pursue diplomacy and pressure against Iran, citing the historical precedent of U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union, which involved both diplomacy and proxy conflict while maintaining support for subject peoples and the goal of regime change.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 4 facts
quoteBritish politician Tony Benn stated: "War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy."
perspectiveThe Sacramento Bee editorial board stated on March 10, 2015, that diplomacy is preferable to a military strike against Iran because diplomacy could delay a potential nuclear conflict for a decade, whereas a strike could spark a wider war in the Middle East.
perspectiveThe Fresno Bee editorial board stated on March 11, 2015, that diplomacy delaying a potential nuclear conflict with Iran for a decade is preferable to a military strike that could trigger a wider war in the Middle East.
claimThe Concord Monitor editorial board asserted on March 10, 2015, that diplomacy regarding Iran's nuclear program is a fragile art that does not occur in a vacuum.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com Jan 9, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveEffective diplomacy, dialogue, and cooperation are necessary for managing the evolving geopolitical order in the Middle East, mitigating conflicts, and promoting sustainable development.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 1 fact
claimMorrow (1989) notes that security academics examine military conflicts to analyze the normal conduct of international relations, including diplomacy, alliances, and deterrence.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 1 fact
claimSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt are increasingly prioritizing diplomacy and nonviolent foreign policies over military involvement in protracted conflicts to address national security concerns.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com Dec 5, 2017 1 fact
claimHostile actions occurring in the 'gray zone'—the space between peace and war—undermine traditional international crisis management tools like diplomacy and deterrence.
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 1 fact
claimAI- and IT-enhanced activities in diplomacy and foreign policy may increase the speed and effectiveness of national interest realization.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu May 1, 2025 1 fact
claimModerates in Iran are pushing for a shift toward diplomacy and global integration, recognizing that the country's economic woes are tied to its confrontational foreign policy.