On Sunday, I wrote a post entitled Why sanctions don't work: Exhibit A - Germany, in which I explained how Germany's continuing business interests in Iran prevented it from being an effective member of the sanctions effort against Ahmadinejad's nuclear enrichment program. Germany is not Russia or China. It doesn't raise its hand in the UN Security Council to veto sanctions against Iran. It isn't providing nuclear fuel or anti-aircraft systems to Iran. It is even considered (along with Italy) one of Israel's best friends on the European continent. Its leader, Angela Merkel, is particularly admired by Israelis. And yet, business is business. And despite a sincere American push for sanctions, Germany is doing four billion euros per year of business with Iran, which includes 'dual use' equipment.On Tuesday, Italian foreign...
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