Just Foreign Policy Iraqi Death Estimator    

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

by Uri Avnery

When a prime minister has just lost a war, is dogged by corruption allegations, and sees his popularity ratings in free fall, what can he do?

Why, he can initiate provocations.

A provocation diverts attention, generates headlines, creates the illusion of power, radiates a sense of leadership.

But a provocation is a dangerous instrument. It can cause irreversible damage.

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