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Israel and the US
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Israel and the US

Divergent views over Iran's nuclear threat

Jonathan Paris
GIS, 2012
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This informative article outlines the core differences between the American and Israeli approaches to the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons. Political analyst Jonathan Paris strikes a fair tone and sketches context for all points. getAbstract recommends this treatise to readers interested in the Middle East region and global security.

Take-Aways

  • Israel and the United States agree that Iran’s development of nuclear weapons is a threat, but they disagree on how to manage that threat.
  • The US believes it can detect preparations for the final development of nuclear weapons. Israel believes detection would be close to impossible.
  • Israel wants the United States to use force to disrupt Iranian progress.

About the Author

Jonathan Paris is a senior fellow with the South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council. He is a political analyst specializing in South Asia and the Middle East.

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