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So, what distinguishes the French and U.S. cases? Well, for one thing, U.S. foreign policy has traditionally been more heavily influenced by the power of public opinion, the media, and Congress than French policy, which tends to be determined by a powerful executive and elite groups.

Also how would it be possible for Israel to attack Iran without US cooperation?

Wait this is important. Someone is wrong on the Internet.
by generic on Sat Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:25:20 AM EST
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U.S. foreign policy has traditionally been more heavily influenced by the power of public opinion, the media, and Congress

Touching.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sat Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:34:01 AM EST
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The three realistic routes the Israeli Air Force could take to avoid Iraq:

  1.  Syria - Turkey - Iran
  2.  Jordan - Saudi Arabia - Iran
  3.  Egypt - Saudi Arabia - Iran

The other way is a nuclear attack using their medium range ballistic missile: the Shavit.  
by ATinNM on Sat Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:42:09 AM EST
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Well they could bring out the nukes, but the alternatives don't look very workable.
At the very least they would have to rely on the US for the ordnance.

Wait this is important. Someone is wrong on the Internet.
by generic on Sat Aug 1st, 2009 at 01:14:36 PM EST
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