Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian cheif negotiator on the nuclear issue who is currently at Princeton U, has written an article entitled "How to engage Iran" in which he recounts a number of attempts by Iran to peacefully resolve the nuclear dispute with the US, which were all ignored by the Obama administration. These offers were in addition to the previous ones, all of which were also ignored. Nevertheless he proceeds to make suggestions on how the US and Iran could engage, despite the obvious fact (which I've pointed out) that the history of ignored peace offers makes it quite clear that the US is not interested in a peaceful resolution to the nuclear standoff but instead wants to keep the issue alive as long as possible since it serves as a convenient pretext for imposing regime change.
I also suggesting reading MJ Rosenbergs column on how AIPAC works in Washington. He had written before about how AIPAC is cornering US policmakers into a war.
Mousavian's article is published in the right place and should reach the right people. However, what's missing in his very good proposal is the Israeli factor. I am sure supporers of Nattiyahoo will fall over themselves to dismiss Mousavian's proposal.
Posted by: Mohammad Alireza | February 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM