A Word on the National Interest Archive: January 2013

Iranian nukes and military force as a tool of diplomacy

The hypothetical threat of force isn't enough; for diplomacy to work on Iran, the threat of force must be real and believable. Published January 11 2013
Options other than sanctions to force Iran's nuclear compliance

Sanctions must not be our only option Published January 9 2013

Benjamin Ra is a recent graduate of Sciences Po Paris. He writes mainly on foreign policy and is currently residing in South Korea.

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Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
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  Oxbow, with him long time winning jockey Gary Stevens, pulled out his most spectacular win in the 138th Preakness Stakes.
- 2013 Preakness TV schedule and coverage
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- NFL Patriots release Kyle Love after diabetes diagnosis
  Kyle Love, defensive tackle for the Patriots, was released just days after finding out that he has diabetes.
- Preakness post positions favor Orb and Goldencents
  Orb should take the second jewel in the Triple Crown with ease on Saturday.
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Iranian nukes and military force as a tool of diplomacy