Writing/Thinking exercise 10

Write a short , clear summary of the article

The article argues that the West should apply economic sanctions coupled with security pressure in to prevent Iran from further development of its nuclear program . The author believes that sanctions would work better than incentives through not providing rewards for inappropriate behavior . The author concludes that , in case sanctions fail , preemptive strike is not the best solution , but it is more preferable to the situation in which Iran acquires nuclear weapons

What is the context of the article

The article , published in winter

2007 issue of Middle East Quarterly appeared in the midst of the heated debate on the possible measures used to prevent Iran from developing its nuclear program . At that time several approaches were on the table (e .g . American , European , and Russian suggestions , and an unbiased analysis of the projected effectiveness of each approach was highly needed

What seems to be the author 's purpose

The author 's purpose is to present his stance on the situation in Iran and explicate the rationale behind the beliefs he holds concerning this matter . He also aims to persuade audience of the necessity to adopt the suggested approach

In what type of publication did this appear ? Describe it

The article appeared in Middle East Quarterly . It is quarterly journal devoted on Middle Eastern affairs . The publication has been referred to as a useful resource of information on political , economic , and cultural developments in the region for politicians , academics , and journalists Main types of articles published there include in-depth studies interviews , commentary , and reviews

Write a brief analysis of the author 's credentials and possible expertise or bias . If no information is available on the author , try to take a guess based upon his or her knowledge and writing ability , which you might derive from the article

The author of the article is Patrick Clawson , senior editor of the Middle East Quarterly , is director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy . He is a well-established expert on Middle Eastern affairs and the author of more than seventy articles about regional affairs that appeared in reputable publications like New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and Washington Post . Iranian nuclear program has been his focus for several years already one of his books is titled `Getting Ready for a Nuclear Ready Iran

Who seems to be the target audience ? Be specific

The target audience of this article encompasses members of public-at-large interested in world politics and Middle Easters affairs This publication is not intended for professionals dealing with the issue of Iran or academics : it does not operate terminology or data that needs particular expertise in international relations . However , the article presumes that the potential reader is aware of the development of the situation in Iran since it refers to certain well-known facts and opinion concerning the problem . The author also assumes that the target audience has sufficient education level and enough knowledge of international affairs to be able to grasp...