due on 2/28 - 180 words short essay-

Issue Presented: The desired U.S. policy outcome with respect to Iran involves a stable country that (1) is an active participant in the world economy, including providing a stable source of oil production and supply; (2) does not threaten is neighbors, including Israel, Iraq and Afghanistan, either through its own actions, or the actions of affiliated non-state actors (like Hezbollah); and (3) does not possess a nuclear weapon.  The nuclear deal negotiated with Iran in 2015 was only intended to address one of those goals - ensuring that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons technology.  The topic for discussion this week is two fold - first, does the nuclear deal in fact meet it stated objective of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon?  Second, does the deal positively or negatively impact the likelihood that other U.S. policy objectives in the region will be met?

In addressing this question, I expect you to engage in the policy analysis that we have been doing throughout the course. Reference the authors in your textbooks and supplemental readings where appropriate, and state your own position. You posting should be no less than 150 words.