Unthinkable, Iran, the Bomb, and American strategy, Kenneth M. Pollack
Type
Label
Unthinkable, Iran, the Bomb, and American strategy, Kenneth M. Pollack
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-512) and index
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Unthinkable
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
857972217
Responsibility statement
Kenneth M. Pollack
Sub title
Iran, the Bomb, and American strategy
Summary
Examines Iran's current nuclear potential while charting America's future course of action, recounting the prolonged clash between both nations to outline options for American policymakers
Table Of Contents
Coming to the crossroads -- Reality and hyperbole. Iran from the inside out ; The Iranian nuclear program ; The threat of a nuclear Iran ; Proliferation -- Prevention. Setting the scene ; Bigger carrots, bigger sticks ; Regime change ; The Sword of David ; A return to arms -- Containment. The strategy that dare not speak its name ; Deterrence and extended deterrence ; The problem of containment ; Making containment work -- Choosing the least bad option