The Case Against the Iran Deal: How Can We Now Stop Iran from Getting Nukes? PDF
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ALSO BY ALAN DERSHOWITZ Abraham: The World’s First (But Certainly Not Last) Jewish Lawyer Terror Tunnels: The Case for Israel’s Just War Against Hamas Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law The Trials of Zion The Case for Moral Clarity: Israel, Hamas and Gaza The Case Against Israel’s Enemies: Exposing Jimmy Carter and Others Who Stand in the Way of Peace Is There a Right to Remain Silent? 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No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review. First edition published 2015 by RosettaBooks. Cover design by Jay McNair. Cover photo by Shutterstock / Rob d, edited by Peter Clark. ISBN (EPUB): 9780795347542 ISBN (Kindle): 9780795347559 www.RosettaBooks.com This book is lovingly dedicated to my wife, Carolyn Cohen, who helped me in so many ways to write, edit, and produce it. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Maintaining Military Options A. The Options for Preventing Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons B. The Difficulties of Deploying Military Actions against Iran Part II: President Obama’s First Term Approach to Iran A. Linking Iran to Palestinian Statehood: A Mistake B. Obama’s Legacy and the Iranian Bomb: Neville Chamberlain was remembered for appeasing Germany, not his progressive social programs C. The Obama Administration’s Conflicting Messages on Iran D. There Will Never Be Peace if Iran Gets the Bomb E. Why I Worry about Obama’s Policy Toward Israel’s Security F. The Disclosure of Arab Views on Iran’s Nuclear Plans Has Made a Military Strike More Likely G. Israel and the US: Behind the Tension—Is Friendship a One-Way Street? H. Israel Now Has the Right to Attack Iran’s Nuclear Reactors I. WikiLeaks Contradicts Obama Administration on Iran K. Obama’s Failing Diplomacy in the Middle East L. Warning Iran Against Hitting “Soft” American Targets Part III: President Obama’s Second Election Promises Regarding Iran A. President Obama Turns a Corner on Iran B. Assessing President Obama’s Trip C. J Street Undercuts Obama Policy on Iran D. President Obama Can Stop Iran E. The Message Obama Should Have Sent Part IV: President Obama’s Second Term Policy toward Iran A. President’s Nomination of Hagel May Encourage Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions B. Obama: Get Approval from Congress on Iran Now C. How the New York Times Distorted Netanyahu’s UN Speech D. Oppose the Deal on Iran E. Congress Must Keep the Military Option on the Table F. A Discussion with the Pilot Who Bombed the Iraqi Nuclear Reactor G. The Education of a Wartime President H. Why Is the Obama Administration Provoking Israel? I. Will the Newly Elected Congress Push Obama into Being Tougher on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program? Part V: Closing the Deal A. Democrats Should Not Boycott Netanyahu B. The White House Must Respond to Netanyahu’s Important New Proposal C. Supporters of the Deal Are Strengthening Iran’s Negotiating Position D. President Is Not Commander in Chief of Foreign Policy E. Obama Is Neither Anti-Israel nor Anti-Semitic F. Does This Deal Prevent Iran from Developing a Nuclear Weapon? G. US Gave Away Better Options on Iran Conclusion Appendix 1: Timeline of the Iranian Nuclear Program and Ensuing Negotiations Appendix 2: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action About the Author Acknowledgments This book could not have been produced so quickly without the enormous help of Nicholas Maisel, who helped me with the research, my wife, Carolyn Cohen, who provided invaluable assistance in organizing the manuscript, and Maura Kelly, who did most of the typing. My loyal assistant over many years, Sarah Neely, also assisted. My constant acknowledgement to my children for their encouragement and constructive criticism. My appreciation as well to Danny Grossman, who arranged my contacts with Israeli officials, and to Alan Rothfeld for his meticulous input. And finally, to all those who are contributing to the important debate on this critical issue. THE CASE AGAINST THE IRAN DEAL
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