The evidence that Iran is developing nuclear weapons doesn’t exist. But what if it did?
Iran Already Has a Strong Deterrent
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As Always, Good News About Nukes Soon Eclipsed by the Bad
Important as preventing nuclear proliferation is, it’s second to nuclear risk.
Talk of Lowered Nuke Numbers Leaves Conservatives Sputtering
The prospect of steep nuclear arms cuts, no matter how unlikely, has conservatives in an uproar.
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia: Real Muslims Don’t Tweet
Even though one of his country’s princes is a major investor, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia has issued a fatwa against Twitter.
In an Attack on Iran, Oil Wells Will Be Spared
Invasion would likely follow an air attack on Iran.
Nothing “Off-base” About Ron Paul’s Estimates of U.S. Bases Overseas
Washington Post ombudsman needs his fact-checking checked.
In the Aftermath of Libya: a Chance to Define “Responsibility to Protect”
Responsibility to protect (R2P) must focus on persuading militias to lay down their arms and commit to a political process.
Proactive Syrian Opposition Intent on Not Becoming Another Iraq or Libya
With his reporting from Syria for alJazeera, Nir Rose has provided not only a comprehensive overview, but stunning insights.
Republicans Keep Shifting Targets: Iran Now in the Crosshairs
One reason that Republicans seek war with Iran is that if it becomes a mess, it could hurt President Obama as the failed hostage rescue mission did Jimmy Carter.
New Economy Transformation: Obama Budget Won’t Help
The military spending cut is real for the first time, but only about 1% of the Pentagon’s total.