Stephen Walt Quotes

• The thing that makes countries want to pursue some kind of nuclear deterrent is precisely the fact that they feel threatened.

  Stephen Walt

  Country, Nuclear, Want

  "Can Sanctions End Iran's Nuclear Ambitions?". "Talk of the Nation" with Neal Conan, www.npr.org. November 21, 2011.

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• Israel has a sizeable nuclear arsenal and could retaliate if it were attacked.

  Stephen Walt

  Israel, Nuclear, Arsenal

  "A War With Iran: Rhetoric Or A Reality?". "All Things Considered", www.npr.org. March 10, 2012.

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• Our Cuba policy didn't make much sense during the Cold War and makes even less sense now.

  Stephen Walt

  War, Cuba, Cold

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• To the extent that Israel does face threats, like from say Hamas or Hezbollah, those are threats that do not jeopardise Israel's existence.

  Stephen Walt

  Israel, Doe, Hezbollah

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• Well, a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East would be a wonderful thing.

  Stephen Walt

  Middle East, Would Be, Nuclear

  "Can Sanctions End Iran's Nuclear Ambitions?". "Talk of the Nation" with Neal Conan, www.npr.org. November 21, 2011.

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