According to Martin, referring Iran to the UN Security Council puts "the delicate political balance upon which the Non-Proliferation Treaty rests at risk."
To avoid repeating history, the US should stop trying to end all conflict through regime change in states such as Syria and Iran, but rather manage competition between existing governments through the growth of an evolutionary, cooperative international process involving all states in the region.
In the 21st century, Washington cannot mix mercantilist security strategy with global laissez-faire economy and expect successful outcomes. Cold War tactics and strategy must be completely overhauled if US leadership is to stay intact.
The first step toward a true solution is to look in the mirror and fully admit that past US practices have created as many problems as they have solved. We are not just a passive actor reacting to the latest crisis produced by rogue states and terrorists.
Policy Analysis Brief
Forging a New Security Order for the Persian Gulf
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