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The emerging consensus among a growing number of conservative foreign policy and defense specialists is that the new Iran NIE - although clearly a breathtaking setback - also potentially represents a significant opportunity. Friday’s Washington Post has an early take on the emerging Congressional effort to generate a new “Team B” to more accurately assess Iranian capabilities and intentions. It remains to be seen whether this initiative will gain any traction, but it is definitely one worth watching - and giving a nudge in the proper direction.
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