It’s dangerous to dismiss Washington’s shambolic diplomacy out of hand.
Eric Ciaramella
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As speculation increases that Iran is inching closer to acquiring nuclear weapons, rhetoric regarding war may just be an effort to strengthen diplomacy.
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This interview was originally aired on NPR's Morning Edition.
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