The consequences of Iranian development, declaration, and demonstration of nuclear weapons are too dire to ignore; they are in fact potentially catastrophic. This paper concludes that to date, U.S. policy has been ineffectual in curbing Iranian nuclear proliferation efforts and recommends the development of a new policy that moves away from a primarily confrontational policy model to one which includes direct diplomatic and economic engagement options. Furthermore, the new policy should seek to achieve the following goals: (1) Iran does not acquire, declare, or demonstrate a nuclear weapons capability, (2) Iranian acceptance of, and adherence to, all Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) protocols, and (3) renunciation by Iran of the intent to field the full nuclear fuel cycle, thereby ending Iran's need for an industrial level Iranian uranium enrichment capability. Finally, the paper argues that any new policy must be underwritten by a robust strategic communications plan as well as thorough military deterrent options.


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    Title :

    Examination of US Policy Toward Iranian Nuclear Proliferation


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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