8 Quotes by Ray Takeyh

Libya ... claims to defy international norm, yet at the same time it is hostage to international markets. Libya has nothing more than gas and oil and these are export products,

I think the Iranians are willing to live with ... a possible referral to the Security Council.

I think the Europeans will cave but it will be a slow-motion cave.

A comprehensive security-assurances approach should address the concern in the Middle East about Israel's nuclear weapons.

They want to be able to present this as a fait accompli .

The new guys are from a relatively dark place in the Islamic republic.

At this point, your options seem to be not good and scarce. Your other option is living with it ... and I think that's what will happen.

I certainly think they have the capability to push up American casualties without necessarily getting caught.