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Are you referring to Iraq or Iran here? I agree that the UN is positioning itself by threatening Iran with sanctions and the US is threatening with 'all options on the table'. In Iraq, however, we are not threatening, we are doing.>
>I'm referring to the argument that leaders cannot be changed at this point because it will look weak. That has a smell of brinksmanship. Perhaps allowing an occasional small "win" to the opponent may humanise the issues and make them hesitate before strapping on the Semtex.
Removing leaders is a 'small win'?
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