| ID | 150961 |
| Title Proper | Logic and illogic of an Israeli unilateral preventive strike on Iran |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Merom, Gil |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Israeli political leadership has invested massively in preparing a credible preventive strike option on Iran's nuclear program. The article assesses this option in the context of Israel's operational acumen and strategic preferences. It points out to a critical gap between the capacity to achieve the operational objectives and the strategic utility of a preventive strike. It then discusses the logical fallacies underlying Israeli leaders' explanations of how this gap would be overcome, assessing the potential downsides of a strike. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 71, No.1; Winter 2017: p.87-110 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal 2017-03 71, 1 |
| Key Words | Iran ; Logic and Illogic ; Israeli Unilateral Preventive Strike |