Unintended Consequences. New Strategy Needed.

By Paul Barker, Bidokht, Shiraz, Tehran 1971-76

For decades Israel’s stated fear of Iran was based on the latter’s hostile rhetoric, its nuclear program and its advanced missiles. Its hostility towards Iran has been a central part of its ever-expanding military response against Hamas 2023-10-7 attack. The obliteration of Gaza has expanded to attack on targets in the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Iran and now Qatar. This latest expansion of its target list was reckless not only in blowing up the latest effort to find a negotiated way to end the devastation and starvation in Gaza and secure the release of its remaining hostages there. It also showed that US security guarantees to Qatar are worthless. The attack has forced countries near and far to reassess their security alliances.

Contents of September 2025 Advocacy Bulletin

Unintended Consequences. New Strategy Needed. By Paul Barker
Diplomacy isn’t naïve. It’s what the majority of Iranian Americans believe it. By John Limbert
US Policy
Iranian Policy
European Policy
Israel-Iran-USA
Media
Economy
Region
Nuclear, Missiles
Environment
Human Rights
Peace Corps Advocacy
History

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