Iran : issues and perspectives / Stephen D. Calhoun, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Calhoun, Stephen D., editor.

Series:

Politics and economics of the Middle East.

Politics and Economics of the Middle East

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear weapons--Iran.

Nuclear weapons.

Nuclear arms control--Iran.

Nuclear arms control.

Iran--Strategic aspects.

Iran.

Iran--Military policy.

Iran--Foreign relations--1997-.

Iran--Politics and government--1997-.

United States--Foreign relations--Iran.

United States.

Iran--Foreign relations--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2010.

Summary:

As the Obama administration and Congress move forward to pursue engagement, harsher sanctions, or both, regional actors are evaluating their policies and priorities with respect to Iran. Iran's neighbours share many U.S. concerns, but often evaluate them differently than the United States when calculating their own relationship with or policy toward Iran. This book provides a description of Iran's neighbours' policies and interests, options for Congressional consideration, and an analysis of potential regional implications. Also explored is Iran's nuclear program status, sanctions, Iran's 2009 presidential elections and influence on Iraq.

Contents:

IRAN: ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES ; IRAN: ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES ; CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; Chapter 1 IRAN: U.S. CONCERNS AND POLICY RESPONSES ; SUMMARY ; POLITICAL HISTORY ; REGIME STRUCTURE, STABILITY, AND OPPOSITION ; The Supreme Leader, His Powers, and Other Ruling Councils ; The Presidency/Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ; Ahmadinej ad's Policies and Popularity ; June 12, 2009, Presidential Elections ; Election Dispute and Aftermath ; How Shaken and Divided Is the Regime? ; U.S. and Allied Reaction ; Exiled Opposition Groups ; People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI)/Camp Ashraf

Other Armed Groups The Son of the Former Shah ; Other Outside Activists ; HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES ; IRAN'S STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROGRAMS; Conventional Military/Revolutionary Guard/Qods Force ; Nuclear Program and Related International Diplomacy ; Iran's Arguments and the International Response ; Diplomatic Efforts in 2003 and 2004/Paris Agreement ; Reference to the Security Council ; Establishment of "P5+1" Contact Group/June 2006 Incentive Package ; Resolution 1696 ; Resolution 1737 ; Resolution 1747 and Results ; Resolution 1803 and Additional Incentives

Resolution 1835 The P5+1 Process Under President Obama ; October 1 Tentative Agreement and Subsequent Developments ; Chemical Weapons, Biological Weapons, and Missiles ; Ballistic Missiles/Warheads; FOREIGN POLICY AND SUPPORT FOR TERRORIST GROUPS ; Relations with the Persian Gulf States ; Iranian Policy in Iraq ; Supporting Palestinian Militant Groups ; Iran and Hamas ; Lebanese Hezbollah and Syria; Syria ; Central Asia and the Caspian ; Afghanistan and Pakistan41 ; Pakistan ; Al Qaeda ; Latin America; India; Africa ; U.S. POLICY RESPONSES, OPTIONS, AND LEGISLATION

Policy During the Clinton and George W. Bush Administrations George W. Bush Administration Policy ; Overview of Obama Administration Policy ; Implementation of the Engagement Policy ; Enhanced U.S. Interests Section ; Engagement Efforts During the George W. Bush Administration ; "Grand Bargain Concept" ; Containment and Possible Military Action ; An Israeli Strike? ; Iranian Retaliatory Scenarios52 ; Containment and the Gulf Security Dialogue ; Presidential Authorities and Legislation ; Regime Change ; Democracy Promotion Efforts ; Funding ; Further International and Multilateral Sanctions

European/Japanese/Other Foreign Country Policy on Sanctions and Trade AgreementsWorld Bank Loans ; U.S. Sanctions ; Terrorism/Foreign Aid Sanctions ; Proliferation Sanctions ; Targeted Financial Measures by Treasury Department ; U.S. Ban on Trade and Investment with Iran ; The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) ; Divestment ; Counter-Narcotics ; Travel-Related Guidance ; Status of Some U.S.-Iran Assets Disputes ; CONCLUSION ; End Notes ; Chapter 2 IRAN: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND U.S. POLICY ; SUMMARY ; INTRODUCTION: U.S. AND REGIONAL INTERESTS1 ; Iran's Regional Influence ; Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran's Role as an Energy Producer

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61728-249-9