Rather than representing the tip of the iceberg in terms of uncovering a covert nuclear weapons capability, the emergence of the existence of the Qom enrichment facility could very well mark the initiation of a period of even greater transparency on the part of Iran, leading to its full adoption and implementation of the IAEA additional protocol. This, more than anything, should be the desired outcome of the "Qom declaration". Full Story »
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Yes, because this story is as informative as it could be, and a match is hardly found anywhere. I thank Mr Ritter for the story, and The Guardian for publishing it
I learned more about the facility at Qom from this opinion piece than I have reading many other news reports. Whether or not you agree with Ritter's conclusion, this is a recommended read.
Ritter has the expertise and experience to give this interpretation of events, which is informative and insightful. Important reading.
when Obama announced that “Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow”, he is technically and legally wrong. More »
Rather than representing the tip of the iceberg in terms of uncovering a covert nuclear weapons capability, the emergence of the existence of the Qom enrichment facility ... More »
For one thing, Ritter was the first in a mainstream outlet to point out that Iran reported the program four days before President Obama "revealed" the story. Ritter has the expertise and the historical continuity in his head to provide credibility a great deal of what he says. Further, he is hardly a fan of Iran, and makes that clear throughout.
Scott Ritter continues to be a voice of sanity standing tall amidst the mass of journalistic lemmings all headed over the same cliff. Again. Had a few Journalists paid more attention to Ritter in 2002, the lies about Iraq's WMDs may never have gotten a toehold in the ever-ready-for-war minds of Americans, though that image doesn't account for the contortions of the Bush Administration bent on capturing the Iraq gamepiece.
Scott Ritter offers good reasons to be wary of claims that Iran is secretly developing nuclear weapons. Let's remember the frenzy of spurious assertions that Iraq had WMD and needed to be invaded.
Ritter is someone whose opinions on arms control issues should be listened to carefully. Iran has invited the IAEA inspectors to view the new ... More »
It is highly explanatory, and it takes account of a broad range of facts and a considerable time period of relevant background history. It explores policy alternatives besides those being presented by the key players, and it gives analysis and perspective to the news story of the newly-disclosed Qum facility.
I gathered a lot of new information form this article. I do think tihs is quality journalism. I like how it states the issue with the facilty found and how it mihgt or might not be a threat right now. Tha article contains a lot of information but the writer does a great job to make it concise and clear.
It is a balanced viewpoint and the author has a great deal of insight and is not trying influence the politics. He is trying to get politics out of the equation.
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