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Iranian Nuclear Weapons? The Options if Diplomacy Fails

Author:

Anthony H. Cordesman and Khalid R. Al-Rodhan

Publisher:

CSIS

Date of Publication:

April 7, 2006

Associated Programs:

Burke Chair in Strategy
Burke Chair on Iraq War

Related Research Focus:

Middle East & North Africa

Experts :

Khalid R. Al-Rodhan
Anthony H. Cordesman

Synopsis:

Anthony H. Cordesman and Khalid R. Al-Rodhan of CSIS released a new study analyzing the different options to deal with a nuclear armed Iran in case diplomacy fails. Cordesman and Al-Rodhan explore the implications of economic sanctions, possible US military options, the consequences of an Israeli strike, and the possible Iranian responses.
   
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