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October 21, 2011

A History of Violence

By Matthew Levitt
Foreign Policy

Tehran's use of terrorism as a foreign policy is as old as the Islamic Republic itself, and reckless adventurism has long been a characteristic of the Iranian regime's conduct of international affairs. The alleged assassination plot against Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington is no great departure.

Deter, Don't Dismiss, the Iranian Threat

By Michael Singh

Mustering an effective response to Iran's assassination plot is critical for U.S. national security as well as our already damaged credibility in the Middle East.

Tunisia's Islamists Likely to Win Plurality in the First "Arab Spring" Election

David Pollock examines published and unpublished polling data and finds hopeful signs that Sunday's elections may produce a governing coalition that offers Tunisia a reasonable chance at real democracy.

Special Event

U.S. Ambassador to Syria Addresses The Washington Institute

Robert S. Ford, speaking from the U.S. mission in Damascus, joined Institute Syria expert Andrew J. Tabler in a frank discussion of the Syrian situation and U.S. policy. Complete video and audio available.

U.S. Leadership Needed to Protect the Syrian People from the Syrian Regime

Syria's armed incursion into Lebanon to attack dissidents crosses a new red line. Robert Satloff offers concrete options for effective international response. While none requires U.S. troops, all demand American leadership.

Freeing Gilad Shalit: The Cost to Israel

David Makovsky details how the prisoner exchange was negotiated and spells out the risks to Israel and to the political fortunes of Prime Minister Netanyahu in the deal with Hamas.

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If War Comes: Israel vs. Hizballah and Its Allies
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The Red Line: How to Assess Progress in U.S. Iran Policy
Washington currently lacks broad consensus on how to deal with the persistent...

Strategic Focus: Iran

·	Nuclear Fatwa: Religion and Politics in Iran's Proliferation Strategy By Michael Eisenstadt and Mehdi Khalaji
·	Nuclear Weapons and Iran's Global Ambitions: Troubling Scenarios By Ash Jain
·	Iran Makes Itself More Vulnerable to Outside Pressure By Patrick Clawson
·	Rolling Back Tehran's Veil of Nuclear Ambiguity By Michael Eisenstadt
·	Axis of Abuse: U.S. Human Rights Policy toward Iran and Syria Featuring Michael Singh
·	The Strategic Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran: Operational and Policy Implications By Michael Eisenstadt
·	Iranian Doublespeak on the Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing By Matthew Levitt
·	What Would War with Iran Look Like? By Jeffrey White





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