Monthly Archives: March 2010
How to Keep Iran Out of the Nuclear Game
A common disciplinary measure against ‘rogue’ nations or, more specifically, nations that operate counter to international orthodoxy, is the placement of sanctions. One such nation, Iran, is exemplary of such a measure. Regardless of whether or not Iran is a rogue nation having many sanctions placed against it, do these sanctions really work or do they only feed the flame of resentment and hostility against the participatory nations? Given the events (or lack thereof) of recent months on the part of Iran, the answer suggests that sanctions do more harm than intended – to the dismay of those favoring the coalition of the willing. Continue reading