Articles by William O. Beeman

Big Three Block Iran Attack

August 18, 2008 | Without the support of Russia, China, or India, the United States will have great difficulties starting a war with Iran.

The Iranian Chess Game Continues

August 6, 2008 | Diplomacy between Iran and the United States has entered the opening gambit stage and Iran appears to be winning at this point.

Playing Games with Iran

July 21, 2008 | Negotiators are talking with Iran. Hardliners want to bomb. What's the next move in this game with Iran?

North Korea

December 1, 1996 | The controversy that surrounded North Korea's incipient nuclear capacity had the fortuitous outcome of engaging the U.S. in direct and fruitful dialogue with the DPRK.