Which Path to Persia?

Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran

By: Kenneth M. Pollack, Daniel L. Byman, Martin S. Indyk

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Crafting a new policy toward Iran is a complicated, uncertain, and perilous challenge. Since it is an extremely complex society, with an opaque political system, it is no wonder that the United States has not yet figured out the puzzle that is Iran. With the clock ticking on Iran''s pursuit of nuclear capabilities, solving this puzzle is more urgent than ever.

In Which Path to Persia? a group of experts with the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings lays out the courses of action available to the United States. What are the benefits and drawbacks of airstrikes? Can engagement be successful? Is regime change possible? In answering such questions, the authors do not argue for one approach over another. Instead, they present the details of the policies so that readers can understand the complexity of the challenge and decide for themselves which course the United States should take.

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"In this straightforward and jargon-free book, six American commentators and policy analysts offer a menu of options that Washington can pursue in its dealings with Tehran." - Library Journal

"Pollack, research director for the Saban Center, collaborates with five colleagues for this timely and cogent analysis of U.S.-Iranian relations.... [they] carefully identify the potential missteps facing policymakers in this valuable-if wonky-primer." - Publishers Weekly

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Preface	p. vii
Introduction: The Trouble with Tehran: U.S. Policy Options toward Iran	p. 1
Dissuading Tehran: The Diplomatic Options	p. 29
An Offer Iran Shouldn't Refuse: Persuasion	p. 31
Tempting Tehran: The Engagement Option	p. 57
Disarming Tehran: The Military Options	p. 83
Going All the Way: Invasion	p. 87
The Osiraq Option: Airstrikes	p. 103
Leave It to Bibi: Allowing or Encouraging an Israeli Military Strike	p. 125
Toppling Tehran: Regime Change	p. 141
The Velvet Revolution: Supporting a Popular Uprising	p. 143
Inspiring an Insurgency: Supporting Iranian Minority and Opposition Groups	p. 157
The Coup: Supporting a Military Move against the Regime	p. 170
Deterring Tehran: Containment	p. 179
Accepting the Unacceptable: Containment	p. 183
Conclusion: Crafting an Integrated Iran Policy: Connecting the Options	p. 201
Notes	p. 217
Authors	p. 227
Index	p. 231
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Which Path to Persia?

Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran

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