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Preventing a Cascade of Instability

Task Force on Iranian Proliferation, Regional Security, and U.S. Policy

其他書名	U.S. Engagement to Check Iranian Nuclear Progress
出版	Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 2009
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=JcSPDAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Engagement has the best chance of working if Washington has greater leverage with which to move Tehran. Reinforced security measures, closer consultation and coordination with friends, and tougher international sanctions enforcement all provide leverage and therefore enable negotiations. Furthermore, taken together, such measures reduce the risk of cascading instability in the event of further Iranian nuclear progress. Leverage is also created by building trust with Iran and offering credible incentives. The Iranian nuclear standoff is not only a major problem but also in some ways an opportunity. As part of its incentives to Iran, Washington could propose measures that would also serve to strengthen the global nonproliferation system. Furthermore, the Middle East is looking for strong U.S. leadership and reenergized relationships. Vigorous steps to shore up regional stability could check unfounded perceptions by some that the U.S. star is waning.