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 InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press,
Descriptionvii, 241 p. ; 23 cm.
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 217-226) and index.
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LCCN 2009020912
ISBN9780815703419 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815703414 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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