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Iran's active pursuit of technology that could lead to nuclear weapons threatens to put a region already known for instability and violence under the shadow of a nuclear holocaust... Iran's actions threaten the security of nations everywhere, and the United States is rallying friends and allies to isolate Iran's regime, to impose economic sanctions. We will confront this danger before it is too late.

George W. Bush#263

SecurityForeign policyBushIranNuclear

About this quote

What does it mean?
Bush warns Iran's nuclear program threatens security and calls for international sanctions and confrontation.
In plain terms
Iran's nuclear goals are dangerous so stop them with sanctions.
What can you take from it?
Use international pressure to stop nuclear proliferation.

Where it applies

  • geopolitical strategy
  • national security

Putting it to work

  • impose sanctions
  • build international coalitions

Questions to consider

  • Are sanctions effective?
  • How to stop nuclear spread?

Another view

Sanctions may harm civilians without changing regime behavior.

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