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Review Feature – Understanding Iran: A Summary of Recent Scholarship
From perspectives on Nixon, Kissinger and the Shah to the current nuclear stand-off, the four books in this feature offer the latest scholarship on US-Iranian relations.
Review – U.S.-Iran Misperceptions: A Dialogue
Though Maleki and Tirman’s work describes the roots of US-Iran (mis)perception, their effort ultimately fails as a work of academic merit for exactly that reason.
Iran: New Year, Same Old Problems
As Iranians celebrate Nowruz, their New Year, they wake up to the same old problems. A truly new Iranian year would be one without the Clerical Regime.
A Bridge Too Far? Elements of a Permanent Nuclear Deal with Iran
There are still significant technical and political obstacles to overcome with the the P5+1-Iran nuclear agreement. Thus, conclusive evaluations will need to wait for some time to come.
Towards a Pluralistic Nuclear Middle East
The imperatives for nuclear proliferation in the Middle East are deeply rooted in the historical-structural dynamics and strategic compulsions of the Iranians, the Israelis, and the Arab states. Given the right context, proliferation can bring stability.
No New Dawn Likely in US-Iran Relations
When a reformer from outside the clerical regime speaks about change it will be worth listening to. Until then it is likely that Rouhani is either a wolf in sheep’s clothing or a dupe.
Why Can’t Iran and the US Just Get Along?
A U.S.-Iran rapprochement, though unlikely, could reduce Israeli-Iranian tensions and even potentially see Iran become a positive force in negotiations over a two-state solution.
Israel-Iran Nuclear Crisis: A Diplomatic Opportunity
A nuclear-armed Iran could create a military catastrophe for the region, potentially demanding a militarized response from neighbors. However, it is not without opportunity for resolution.
Israel’s Posture of Nuclear Ambiguity
The only strong argument in favor of a declared doctrine has to do with the injection of a measure of certainty into the balance of mutual nuclear deterrence between Israel and Iran.
Iran and the International Community: In the Shadow of Iraq
The international community is struggling to contain the regional and international ramifications of the stand-off with Iran over its nuclear programme.
