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"Iran should be engaged directly by the U.S. with an agenda open to all areas of military and non-military issues that both are in agreement or disagreement."
"The Palestinian -- Israeli negotiations and the Syrian -- Israeli (ones) should be given highest priority as the whole Arab world will not be convinced that the U.S. is interested in establishing Peace, Stability and Security in the region by just addressing the Iranian Nuclear Programs."
"In fact, it is believed in the region that Peace Agreements with the Palestinians and Arab Countries would deprive Iran of any political context in which to confront Israel."
"The ultimate aim is to create a 'Cooperative Security Framework' under which disputes and conflicts can be resolved in a peaceful manner. If all methods fail then a 'Collective Security' action can take place under the UN Charter. It can be envisioned that regional 'Conflict Prevention Centers' can be established within which security cooperation and negotiations can take place on a continuous basis addressing military and non military related issues that can impact regional and international security."
CSIS produced its report before Arab League states supported US-led NATO aggression on Libya and Syria. It extends up to but not exceeding what potentially harms their own security and other regional interests.
Attacking Iran and full-scale war on Syria may overreach their level of tolerance for good reason. The entire region would be inflamed. Russia and China might intervene. Their own regimes would be jeopardized.
Regional leaders won't risk it. Suicide's not one of their options. American and Israeli agendas leap too far. They're making more enemies than friends.
If the balance tips in time, perhaps disaster can be avoided. Otherwise, expect the worst, especially if nuclear weapons are used.
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