Monthly Archives: March 2015

Yemen Undone

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jackgoldstone

It shouldn’t really be a surprise to anyone that Yemen has collapsed (again).  A country that has split and been pulled together before, with the youngest and fastest growing population in the region, running low on oil and water, with … Continue reading →

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But not all sunsets are the same

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jackgoldstone

A few days ago, I wrote that any deal with Iran on its nuclear program with a sunset clause would be a bad deal. Perhaps I should clarify.  By a “sunset clause” I meant one that phased out most restrictions … Continue reading →

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A Bad Deal for Everyone

Posted on March 6, 2015 by jackgoldstone

I have long advocated that Iran and the P5+1 negotiators reach a deal that will assure everyone that if Iran launches an effort to weaponize its nuclear materials, they will be detected in time for other nations to launch a … Continue reading →

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