[Foreign Affairs] Richard N. Haass and Martin Indyk - The improved situation in Iraq will allow the new administration to shift its focus to Iran, where the clock is ticking on a dangerous and destabilizing nuclear program. Obama should offer direct official engagement with the Iranian government, without preconditions. To increase Israel's tolerance for extended diplomatic engagement, the U.S. government should bolster Israel's deterrent capabilities by providing an enhanced anti-ballistic-missile defense capability and a nuclear guarantee. The U.S. president should also spend capital trying to promote peace agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors, in particular Syria.
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