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.
topics:
Foreign Policy, Iran