Which path to Persia? options for a new American strategy toward Iran / Kenneth M. Pollack ... [et al.].
| Other author | Pollack, Kenneth M. (Kenneth Michael), 1966- |
| Other author | Brookings Institution. Saban Center for Middle East Policy. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, |
| Description | vii, 241 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Options for a new American strategy toward Iran |
| Contents | The trouble with Tehran : U.S. policy options toward Iran -- Dissuading Tehran : the diplomatic options -- An offer Iran shouldn't refuse : persuasion -- Tempting Tehran : the engagement option -- Disarming Tehran : the military options -- Going all the way : invasion -- The Osiraq option : airstrikes -- Leave it to Bibi : allowing or encouraging an Israeli military strike -- Toppling Tehran : regime change -- The velvet revolution : supporting a popular uprising -- Inspiring an insurgency : supporting Iranian minority and opposition groups -- The coup : supporting a military move against the regime -- Deterring Tehran : containment -- Accepting the unacceptable : containment -- Crafting an integrated Iran policy : connecting the options. |
| Abstract | "Presents policy options available to the U.S. in crafting a new strategy toward Iran. Considers four solutions: diplomacy, military, regime change, and containment, pointing out that none is ideal and all involve heavy costs, significant risks, and potentially painful trade-offs. Addresses how these could be combined, producing an integrated strategy"--Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "A Saban Center at the Brookings Institution book"--T.p. verso. |
| General note | "Originally released as Analysis paper 20, May 2009"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-226) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009020912 |
| ISBN | 9780815703419 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815703414 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |