It took on a more security-minded emphasis in my position as Senior Director of InternationalEconomic Affairs at the National Security Council under President Reagan.
That this is the case has caused many to believe that the Iranians' economic dissatisfaction will cause the Iranian regime to take a more conciliatory position toward the international community by putting its nuclear program aside.
The discussion was opened by Jean-Luc Margot-Duclot, senior VP of the Paris Region Economic Development Agency, who reminded the audience of its position as a major economic hub, with the highest GDP in Europe, and its leading position in international exhibition and conference organization.
Now everyone from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to B'Tselem, to the International Solidarity Movement will cite Livni's position as proof that there is nothing wrong with waging economic warfare against Israel.