| ID | 114706 |
| Title Proper | Deterrence lessons from Iraq |
| Other Title Information | rationality is not the only key to containment |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Baram, Amatzia |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As Iran continues its pursuit of a nuclear capability, outside observers have debated just how worried the world should be. Optimists argue that since nuclear war would be suicidal, no government would ever risk it, and they think the Islamic Republic would be no exception. Pessimists argue that Iran's radical and unstable regime might behave in unpredictable ways and cannot be trusted. Both camps seem to agree that rationality is the key to deterrence; they disagree over whether a nuclear Iran would be rational. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 91, No.4; Jul-Aug 2012: p.76-90 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 91, No.4; Jul-Aug 2012: p.76-90 |
| Key Words | Iran ; Nuclear Capability ; Islamic Republic ; Nuclear War |