A Neighborly Option for Iran
For years, debate about Iran has oscillated between two bad alternatives – acceptance of its ambition to develop nuclear weapons or preemptive military intervention. But, given Iran's dependence on foreign trade and investment, a better option is for the West and Iran's neighbors to assuage the country's historically ingrained siege mentality.
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YEREVAN – Once again, the issue of bombing or sanctioning Iran has resurfaced. For years, debate about Iran has oscillated between two bad alternatives. Some are convinced that a nuclear Iran is the worst of all possible scenarios, worse even than the fall-out from a pre-emptive strike. But neither a nuclear-armed Iran nor air strikes against it are wise options, certainly not for this region.