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January 18, 2018

Only a Comprehensive Strategy of Pushback and Deterrence Can Curb Iran’s Ambitions

This includes unreservedly backing Israel against Hizballah.

Over the past decade, the Islamic Republic has gained steadily in strength and influence, to the point where it now controls Lebanon and exerts considerable influence over Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. To reverse this trend, argues Michael Eisenstadt, the U.S., while avoiding war, must confront Iran economically, militarily, and politically. He lays out a plan for doing so, some elements of which are as follows:

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