Saturday, 6 October 2012


Foreign Confidential ™

Foreign News and Analysis Since April 2005 -- formerly China Confidential -- What's Happening in the World


Friday, October 05, 2012

 

The Case for Real Deterrence

On deterring Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Read the essay here.

Another point: there needs to be truly meaningful deterrence against an anonymous atomic attack. The President of the United States should let the nation's enemies know that if it is ever struck by a nuclear weapon of any kind, retaliation--using nuclear weapons--will be immediate and automatic. All suspect nations will be obliterated. 

 

Iran Regime Blames 'Economic Conspiracy'

A collapsing currency, riots and arrests … what Iran's mad march toward atomic armageddon has wrought. Read more

Thursday, October 04, 2012

 

Euro Zone Considering Insurance for Spanish Government Bonds

A Reuters exclusive. Read it here.

The plan could cost 50 billion euros ($64.5 billion).

 

UK, France, Germany Press for More Iran Sanctions

Now is the time to bring the monstrous mullahocracy to its knees. The EU seems to agree. Read more.

Truly crippling sanctions and a fuel blockade may constitute the last chance to avoid all-out war.

But a deadly, venomous snake that is merely wounded is exceptionally dangerous. The serpent must be killed; the turbaned tyranny must go. Regime change in Iran is a must--for the civilized world.