Tony Karon Archive
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May 16, 2012
Never mind negotiations; Israel is simply persisting in its long-established – and so far successful – policy of changing the facts on the ground. Read Article Settler policy rests on history of Israel's tactical deceptions
May 02, 2012
Benjamin Netanyahu has come under strong verbal attack from prominent Israeli security officials and leaders; this is good news for Barack Obama. Read Article Netanyahu's warmongering on Iran losing momentum
Apr 18, 2012
Talks with Iran last week were notable only for their lack of failure. But if the true mark of diplomacy is prevention of war, on that measure they were a resounding success. Read Article When avoiding war is the goal, talks about talks will do
Apr 04, 2012
Is the West's window for diplomatically ending the crisis over Iran's nuclear programme closing, wide open or stuck? Maybe all three. Read Article A 'closing window' on Iran blocks out realistic diplomacy
Mar 28, 2012
The US has a huge nuclear arsenal and is closely allied to nuclear-armed Israel. That's a poor position for cajoling others to forswear these weapons. Read Article A nuclear-free Middle East is sabotaged by US double talk
Mar 21, 2012
It should be obvious that squeezing Iran ever more tightly is not the way to make that country feel less imperilled and isolated. Read Article Narrow US-Iran nuclear talks miss the strategic realities
Mar 14, 2012
The Taliban are as strong as ever, while the Afghan government and security forces remain dubious bets for maintaining stability after the Americans leave. Read Article America's impossible war in Afghanistan achieves nothing
Mar 07, 2012
By remaining calm despite Israeli bluster over Iran. Barack Obama has helped himself, and also helped Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. Read Article Obama walks line between Israel, war and a nuclear Iran
Feb 29, 2012
An Iranian film won an Oscar this week, and that's not the only thing which may be confusing the leadership in Tehran right now. Read Article Irrational politics in Iran draw strength from belligerence
Feb 22, 2012
While Iran may be ready to talk about it's nuclear programme, it is not about to capitulate to US demands. Read Article The US hard line on Iran has left no room to compromise
