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Iran And The Myth Of Deterrence, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
Iran And The Myth Of Deterrence, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
William Wunderle
Thos who argue deterrence is the answer to a nuclear Iran miss the point -- the real issue is not whether Iran can be deterred from use or transfer of a nuclear weapon, but rather how a weapon would enable Iran to transition from its current status as a malignant spoiler to that of a true global power and threat. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-wunderle/iran-and-the-myth-of-dete_b_478576.html
Countering Iranian Malign Influence: The Need For A Regional Response, William D. Wunderle, Gabriel C. Lajeunesse
Countering Iranian Malign Influence: The Need For A Regional Response, William D. Wunderle, Gabriel C. Lajeunesse
William Wunderle
The behavior and the policies pursued by Iran’s current leadership pose profound and wide-ranging challenges to U.S. interests, the interests of its friends and allies, and the international community as a whole. Particularly concerning is Iran’s ability to foment instability through the use of terrorism. Recognizing this, the authors participated in a series of roundtables, discussions, and forums on Iranian Malign Influence. Participants included military and civilian experts from a number of Middle Eastern, European, and Central Asian countries, U.S. think tanks, and U.S. intelligence and interagency subject matter experts. This paper is a reflection of the insightful dialogue that …
Iran's Other Ticking Time Bomb, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
Iran's Other Ticking Time Bomb, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
William Wunderle
With all the focus on Iran's nuclear-development program, one can forget that the Islamic Republic is also involved in a variety of subversive activities that could also plunge the states of the region into war. Iran's support of terror is not limited to Hezbollah or Hamas, but also extends to Iraq and Afghanistan, Turkey and Sudan, among other states, write these two visiting associates from Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.
Developing A Coherent National Security Architecture, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
Developing A Coherent National Security Architecture, William Wunderle, Gabriel Lajeunesse
William Wunderle
We face a number of significant challenges to U.S. security interests. One of the next administration's first acts should be to introduce rigor into our national security processes.