An unpopular war – except in Israel |
Israel has often fought wars “with one hand tied behind its back.” It’s not alone. The US also shares that handicap in our joint war with Iran. We are civilized countries fighting a barbaric regime. Professor Dan Schueftan, director emeritus of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa says, “The barbarians strongest weapon is to use our values against us.” Just now, during a “2-week ceasefire”, Iran is restocking its offensive weapons on its own and with help from its totalitarian allies Russia and China. The negotiations between Iran and the US are not conclusive because Iran will do everything it can to avoid knuckling under to US demands. The West can’t defeat Iran at the bargaining table; Iran can run rings around any Western negotiators. Iran will string out and delay negotiations as long as possible while it rebuilds its offensive and defensive capabilities.
America’s erstwhile “allies” are not supporting US efforts, despite........