Entering Pentagon, a skeptic of military options on Iran

Ashton Carter writes of US "deterrence and containment" of a nuclear Iran in 2008 Harvard paper; Colleague notes active role in US-Israel partnership.

Ashton Carter (C), US President Barack Obama (L) and US Vice President Joseph Biden (R).

Ashton Carter (C), US President Barack Obama (L) and US Vice President Joseph Biden (R).

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByMICHAEL WILNER

DECEMBER 5, 2014 21:16

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