Posted by
intelblogman on Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:01:59 AM
Finally, the 15 British sailors are back in the UK. Iran released them this morning (Iranian time). Now everyone is applauding the diplomatic efforts of Britain, proclaiming diplomacy is the answer to world peace. Diplomatic functions are very much important, but when it slips to appeasement is when it turns dangerous. Appeasement has almost never worked. Iran is just testing the waters; and I believe they have found Europe to not be much of a threat if Iran decides to do something bigger. A book for the dedicated reader The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Alone 1932-1940 tells of Churchill during the turbulent years surrounding WWII. It is an excellent reminder of how rogue countries put on the guise of peace and constantly test the waters to see how much they can get away with in the future conflicts.