Iran: Diplomacy vs. Military

Petraeus: Diplomacy, Not Force, With Iran
(Washington Post)…Karen DeYoung, may 22, 2008, Pg.9

Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, President Bush’s nominee to lead U.S. forces in the Middle East and Central Asia, supports continued U.S. engagement with international and regional partners to find the right mix of diplomatic, economic and military leverage to address the challenges posed by Iran.

Challenge is always applying the right mix of diplomatic, economic and military leverage.  Information element of power (media) another instrument of power that plays a critical role in influencing events.

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