Thursday, September 30, 2004
The Edge of Chaos
Heritage Foundation fellow Peter Brookes has a new column on Iran. He argues that, in the face of diplomatic failure, Israel will probably strike Iran’s nuclear sites. He also lays out a scenario where all out war does not break out in the Middle East. It is not an unreasonable idea. But the possibility of much more dire consequences should make the leaders of the West very nervous. Some kind of engagement is becoming a necessity. At the very least, a diplomatic solution must be vigorously attempted by the U.S. and Europe. A long shot remains better that no shot at all.
