United States foreign policy

  • Breaking the Cycle

    Breaking the Cycle

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    Causes of the Iran-Israel-United States Conflict and Paths Beyond Heavy-Handed Failure I. Introduction The conflict linking Iran, Israel, and the United States is best understood as a long strategic rivalry rather than a morality play with one innocent side and one uniquely aggressive side. Each government acts from a different combination of regime security, ideology,…

  • The Iran Conflict

    The Iran Conflict

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    Sovereignty, Security Dilemmas, and the Path From Enemies to Partners Executive Summary The greatest challenge in international diplomacy is not defeating an enemy, but determining whether yesterday’s enemy can become tomorrow’s partner. The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States represents more than a struggle over nuclear capabilities and regional influence. It represents a…