VOLUME LV – NUMBER 2

Nolan Drazin

Abstract: In the past twenty years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has advanced its nuclear aptitude. Over this period, it has become clear that the regime seeks nuclear capability beyond what is sufficient for biomedical research or energy production. In this time, relations between the United States and Iran have become increasingly hostile. The quagmire posed in the potential for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon threatens the security of the United States and every nation-state in the region. To the present, the United States has not adopted a concrete course of action to prevent this outcome. Previous policy implementations, and their unsuccessful iterations, have represented competing ideologies. With the current situation representing a metaphorical call-to-action, the United States must adopt a concrete policy outline to deal with this potential threat. Outlined as follows, are the specifics of the present, in addition to four potential policies for adoption. This paper aims to foster discussion on U.S.-Iran relations, and bring further attention to what can be done to combat the formation of an eventual Iranian nuclear weapons state.

Keywords: Iran, Nuclear, Weapons, Policy, Strategy

About the Author: Nolan Drazin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Political Science from Towson University. He completed his studies with Summa Cum Laude Latin Honors. To fulfill his eventual goal of attaining public office, Nolan plans on pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

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