Been Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Why should Iran have a deterrent strategy? Well, it's surrounded by hostile enemies. Both of its borders have been under occupation by a hostile superpower, the United States, which is constantly violating the U.N. charter by leaving open what they call the saying, 'all options are open' - meaning the threat of war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture “Deterrence and Iran”, 2020
Iran’s security dilemma stems from hostile neighbors and U.S. policies that keep strategic options open, prompting a need for a credible deterrent.
In simple terms: Iran feels threatened and seeks deterrence.
Key Takeaway
Balance defense with diplomatic engagement.
Themes
security
geopolitics
deterrence
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy formulation
- defense planning
- diplomatic negotiations
- public discourse
Key Concepts
regional power dynamics
military strategy
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to deterrence exist?
- How can Iran reduce isolation?
A Different Perspective
Deterrence can escalate tensions and provoke conflict.
![“I wrote an article about the marine landing [in Haiti] right away, but barely mentioned the oil, because my article would come out two months later and I assumed by then, "of course, everybody knows." Nobody knew. There was a news report in the Wall Street Journal, in the petroleum journals, and…” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc5/noam-chomsky-42_articles_i-wrote-an-article-about-the-marine-land_13341.jpg)
