Unthinkable : Iran, the bomb, and American strategy /

Examines Iran's current nuclear potential while charting America's future course of action, recounting the prolonged clash between both nations to outline options for American policymakers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pollack, Kenneth M. (Kenneth Michael), 1966- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, [2013]
Edition:First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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505 0 |a Coming to the crossroads -- Reality and hyperbole. Iran from the inside out ; The Iranian nuclear program ; The threat of a nuclear Iran ; Proliferation -- Prevention. Setting the scene ; Bigger carrots, bigger sticks ; Regime change ; The Sword of David ; A return to arms -- Containment. The strategy that dare not speak its name ; Deterrence and extended deterrence ; The problem of containment ; Making containment work -- Choosing the least bad option. 
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