Kenneth Pollack | AEIdeas
Kenneth Pollack writes about why the US needs a more confrontational approach toward Iran. One of the most profound threats is that Iran is actively struggling to push the transformation of the Middle East in directions that best suit Iranian interests, not the interests of the US or the people of the Middle East. This is the first in a series of essays that flesh out the idea of pushing back on Iran.
Kenneth Pollack | AEIdeas
Syria is the ideal place for the US to take on Iran. However, Americans have debated the wisdom of playing a more active role there. As the Israeli air strikes last weekend remind us, the situation in Syria remains uncertain and complex, meaning that any American policy toward Syria is likely to run certain risks and incur certain costs that should be addressed.