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"the time for diplomacy is at the end; it is time for a free Iran,
free Syria and free Lebanon." Dr. Michael Ledeen, a Resident Scholar
at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.
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The focus of the global fight against terrorism should be placed
squarely on Iran - "the mother of modern terrorism" - announced Dr.
Michael Ledeen, a Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise
Institute for Public Policy Research. Addressing the JINSA Policy
Forum in Washington on April 30, 2003, Ledeen argued that now is the
time for Iranian liberation. "I have never seen a country more ready
for democracy than Iran."
Drawing attention to the likelihood that Tehran will test nuclear
devices by the end of this summer, Ledeen stressed that terrorism is
not the only concern regarding Iran. He posited that Iranian leaders
learned from North Korea that "if you have nuclear weapons, then you
are untouchable." Ledeen argued that Iran might use nuclear weapons
against Israel based on the rationale that "half of the Jewish
population in the world would be killed after the attack versus a
minute fraction of Muslim people killed in retaliation. It would be
worth the lives of Iranians to destroy Israel." Ledeen also reminded
the audience that both Syria and Iran sent tens of thousands of men
into Iraq to aid the Iraqi Republican Guard against U.S. and allied
troops.
Ledeen outlined three lessons the U.S. learned in Iraq. First, the
U.S. military "performed better than was expected both in terms of
technology and the soldiers." Second, when the U.S. Marines went to
Iran, they were welcomed by the people and were asked if they were
staying to free them. "This was a blatant outcry for liberation,"
Ledeen said. Finally, it has become clear that Saudi Arabia is the
main financier of terrorism. Mosques and madrasas built by the Saudis
continue to preach the Wahhabist doctrine of global jihad against
non-believers and urging that arms be taken up against the U.S.,
Israel and their allies. Ledeen reminded the audience that the
terrorists who carried out the horrifying September 11 attacks were
well-educated Saudi Arabians.
Ledeen cautioned that the U.S. should not repeat the same mistake it
made in the 1991 Persian Gulf War by choosing not to kill Saddam.
Though many now claim that the U.S. has fulfilled its mandate to
liberate Iraq, he warned that Saddam must be shown to be dead or
supporters of a new dictatorship will be emboldened. "Democracy is
the only way the Iraqi people will be able to get back on their feet."
Ledeen applauded President Bush's vision of promoting the development
of representative governments in the Middle East. The region, he
believes, is on the verge of drastic change. As of now, the U.S. is
withdrawing troops from Saudi Arabia while Qatar is experiencing
democratic elections. All these developments are hopeful signs for
the region. Ledeen concluded his remarks by declaring, "the time for
diplomacy is at the end; it is time for a free Iran, free Syria and
free Lebanon."
The JINSA Policy Forum is a new series of programs that brings
together JINSA members and policy experts in Washington to discuss
issues of defense and national security. More than 80 members and
prospective members attended the Policy Forum with Dr. Michael
Ledeen. The next Policy Forum is scheduled for July.
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