Yesterday I wrote about the notion of ”grand bargain” talks that the U.S. could initiate toward Iran. If Reuters is reporting correctly this morning, such talks seem unlikely. Then again, it’s hard to tell if Reuters is reporting correctly, because the whole article about Gates’ comments is about the size of this post. Not sure [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Grand Bargain'
Gates Unlikely to Endorse “Grand Bargain” on Iran
February 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Iran
Tags: Grand Bargain·Iran·Robert Gates
DeFrancia on Iran: Present a “Grand Bargain”
February 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Disclosure: Cris DeFrancia is my wife’s cousin. He’s also a great writer and a very smart guy. Last week he published an op-ed in the Christian Science Monitor urging the Obama administration to engage Iran in substantive talks focused on much more than the nuclear issue.
Exclusive focus on the nuclear issue has caused a strategic [...]
Tags: Cristian DeFrancia·Diplomacy·Grand Bargain·Iran·Obama Administration
