Wither Iran? - Reform, Domestic Politics and National Security

Of particular interest in the current, post-September 11, climate with increasing interest in terrorism and the Islamic dimension of it. Examines the nature of political change within Iran and assesses the degree to which it has and could affect that country's security policies. Analyses why Iran has persisted in policies in the Middle East that appear to be extreme and short-sighted.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Reform and Foreign Policy; Chapter 2 Defence and National Security; Chapter 3 Iran’s Missile Programme; Chapter 4 Nuclear Weapons; Chapter 5 Terrorism and the Middle East Question; Conclusion;

About the author

Shahram Chubin

Summary

Terrorism and the Middle East are often connected. The fear that these will be a future source of threat with weapons of mass destruction, notably nuclear or biological weapons, has grown in recent years. This book looks at the politics of one important state in the region - Iran - and concludes that political reform in that country is changing it in ways that are reducing it as a threat to its neighbours and to international security.

Product details

• Authors: Shahram Chubin, Chubin Shahram
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2002
• EAN: 9780198516675
• ISBN: 978-0-19-851667-5
• No. of pages: 140
• Series: Adelphi Papers; Adelphi series; Adelphi series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education