The "Return" of Iran
The big news on Iran, for the last week or so, has been that they are now willing to sit down with representitives of the United States and "discuss" Iraq (i.e. the role of the Iranian government in shadow operations to support the Al-Quieda/Baa'thist insurgents). While some would say this is a sign of Iran finally cracking, Stephen J. Hadley, the President's top Foreign Policy advisor, states differently saying that this is most likely a ploy to divert attention from the fact that Iran wants a nuclear bomb.
Make no mistake, the government that is in power in Iran at this time hates the United States, and I posess little doubt that their government is doing what they can to spin this in their favor at the hands of the state run media, saying things like "look, the US wants to talk with us instead of using force because they fear us"
I'm reminded of what Benjamin Netanyahu said a number of months ago when on"Your World w/ Neil Cavuto" - that in the Middle East, the only thing that is truly respected is force, not talks, not giving land away, but strengh for strength force. The former prime minister cited the example of when he was in charge how there were 2-3 years of relative peace because the enemies surrounding Israel knew that if they did anything, Israel would strike back twice as hard.
I can't help but think the same thing here, that talks will do little, certianly when you have an apocolyptic madman as President of that country.
If events such as these were not enough, Russia of course is putting in its two cents as well. Thanks to Joel Rosenberg there's an interview posted that was done by a Russian news agency, in which one of the top nuclear minds in Russia said "Iran can have nukes"
In all honesty I'm wating for a full fledged Russia-Iran allicance. There are many things we don't know, things going on behind closed doors that are hidden from view, but I think it'll come. Remember, this is the same country that has said that Hammas is not a terrorist organization.
In addition, Captain's Quarters reports that "Russia says 'Neyt' to quick action on Iran" from the United Nations Security Council, as other members want things done in a mre expiedient manner. Not suprisingly, China backs Russia's stance on the issue.
Again, I go back to what Netanyahu said about Middle East culture and force. The actions of the world community at this point have done little, except give Iran bragging rights to flaunt about how they have duped the West and give them additional time to reach their goal of attaining the bomb. There has to be some way to put Iran in its place, if not, the world may never be the same.
Make no mistake, the government that is in power in Iran at this time hates the United States, and I posess little doubt that their government is doing what they can to spin this in their favor at the hands of the state run media, saying things like "look, the US wants to talk with us instead of using force because they fear us"
I'm reminded of what Benjamin Netanyahu said a number of months ago when on"Your World w/ Neil Cavuto" - that in the Middle East, the only thing that is truly respected is force, not talks, not giving land away, but strengh for strength force. The former prime minister cited the example of when he was in charge how there were 2-3 years of relative peace because the enemies surrounding Israel knew that if they did anything, Israel would strike back twice as hard.
I can't help but think the same thing here, that talks will do little, certianly when you have an apocolyptic madman as President of that country.
If events such as these were not enough, Russia of course is putting in its two cents as well. Thanks to Joel Rosenberg there's an interview posted that was done by a Russian news agency, in which one of the top nuclear minds in Russia said "Iran can have nukes"
In all honesty I'm wating for a full fledged Russia-Iran allicance. There are many things we don't know, things going on behind closed doors that are hidden from view, but I think it'll come. Remember, this is the same country that has said that Hammas is not a terrorist organization.
In addition, Captain's Quarters reports that "Russia says 'Neyt' to quick action on Iran" from the United Nations Security Council, as other members want things done in a mre expiedient manner. Not suprisingly, China backs Russia's stance on the issue.
Again, I go back to what Netanyahu said about Middle East culture and force. The actions of the world community at this point have done little, except give Iran bragging rights to flaunt about how they have duped the West and give them additional time to reach their goal of attaining the bomb. There has to be some way to put Iran in its place, if not, the world may never be the same.
posted by A. R. Welty at 10:59 AM
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