If you missed the two companion essays in the November issue of Commentary magazine, it might be a good idea to go read and/or save them before they go behind the subscription wall later this month.
Amir Taheri discusses the importance of maintaining the U.S. policy of "regime change" towards the government of Iran, not necessarily in terms of advocating a military invasion of the country, but by taking advantage of what he feels are the internal conditions there which make the mullahs' regime vulnerable.
Then, Arthur Herman lays out a possible military scenario which he feels would have a good chance for success, if it comes to that. It concentrates on aerial and offshore operations which would cripple the Iranian regime economically, without confronting the Iranian army on the ground or risking the casualties of an American invasion force.
Pack a lunch, they're a bit long, but I'm betting you'll be glad you took the time.
Posted by dan at November 14, 2006 01:46 PM | TrackBack