Posts Tagged ‘Richard Weitz’

Is Israel’s missile defense system necessary?

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Jonathan Bronstein explores Israel’s recent test of their missile defense system, and what this means for the nation’s military capabilities. Two experts commented on this issue. Firstly, Richard Weitz, an analyst from the Hudson Institute, comments specifically on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities and the possibility for Israel to implement first strike capabilities. Secondly, Benjamin Friedman, a scholar at the Cato Institute, comments on Iran being the greatest threat to Israel, but remains cautious on the military options which Israel should take. (1:59)

 
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