Iran's strategic thinking : the evolution of Iran's foreign policy, 1979-2018 / Nikolay Kozhanov.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kozhanov, N. A. (Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich), 1982- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Iran--Foreign relations--1979-1997.

Iran.

Iran--Foreign relations--1997-.

Iran--Politics and government--1997-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Berlin : Gerlach Press, 2018.

Summary:

What are the ideological motives behind Iran's foreign policy? This new study examines Tehran's twin desires to protect national interests and to project real power.<br><br>Factors determining Iran's foreign policy include: Potential economic leader of the Middle East Region; Key player in the oil and gas market; Centre of resistance against global Western domination; US and Israel policy; and Syria as the bridge to Lebanon and Palestine.<br><br>There is a strong focus on primary sources, as well as interviews with EU, Russian and Middle East experts, supported by field trips to Iran, Turkey and GCC countries. Political, economic, religious and cultural aspects of Iran's influence abroad are covered. The final chapter covers most recent events and implications of Trump's rejection of the JCPOA.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1.Preconditions for the Evolution of Iran's Foreign Policy Thinking in the Wake of the Islamic Revolution of 1978-79

2.The Formation of Iran's Foreign Policy Doctrine, 1979-1989

3.Iran between Western Scylla and Soviet Charybdis

4.Reassessing Foreign Policy Priorities during the Hashemi-Rafsanjani and Khatami Era (1989-2005)

5.International Sanctions as the Main Driver of Iran's Foreign Policy under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013)

6.From Ahmadinejad to Rouhani and Beyond.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 28 Aug 2025).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-190).

ISBN:

3-95994-039-4