An opinion piece written by Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professor in Global Political Theory Edward Walker '62, appeared on Friday, July 20, in The Providence Journal (R.I.). Titled "A war with Iran would be madness," Walker's op-ed suggested that the recent leaks from the White House intimating a possible major military strike against Iran are really about two combatants posturing for different audiences — Iranian President Ahmedinijad for support in Iran and the Middle East and Vice President Cheney for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Kahmeni. Walker, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt under previous administrations, warns that the U.S. should not sacrifice any hope of stabilizing the region by launching an ill-advised strike against Iran.
Last month Walker was interviewed by a wide range of media outlets on issues including Iraq, Iran, Gaza, Hamas, democracy in the Middle East and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's prospects as a Middle East negotiator among other topics. Media included Fox News, Reuters, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Radio, al Arabia for "Across the Ocean" TV, CNN, Jewish Week, CBC TV, and BBC World TV.
Last month Walker was interviewed by a wide range of media outlets on issues including Iraq, Iran, Gaza, Hamas, democracy in the Middle East and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's prospects as a Middle East negotiator among other topics. Media included Fox News, Reuters, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Radio, al Arabia for "Across the Ocean" TV, CNN, Jewish Week, CBC TV, and BBC World TV.
