Third Rate Powers Such as Iran Must Earn A Seat the Table

Until American and other hostages released, why engage with Iran and its supporters, fellow hostage-takers, Russia, and China?

In an interview with Voice of America Persian last week, I was asked about Americans and other foreigners held hostage in Iran. A link is embedded at the end of this post; however, it’s in Persian. The translation is alright, but my main point does not translate well, so I’m posting a few thoughts I shared with the reporter.

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