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Understanding Iran
Critical context following the assassination of Gen. Qassem Suleimani.
Publicat la 03 Ianuarie 2020
All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
Stephen KinzerIran and the US have had a troubled relationship for decades, and this critically-acclaimed work by journalist Stephen Kinzer delves into one of the reasons why: the controversial CIA coup in 1953 that overthrew the country’s elected prime minister to protect American interests.
Understanding Iran: Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islamic Republic, From Cyrus to Khamenei
Understanding Iran: Everything You Need to Know, From Persia to the Islamic Republic, From Cyrus to Khamenei
William R. PolkThis exceptionally readable history of Iran offers insight into the country’s complicated modern history. An excellent primer on the mistakes that led Iran to become one of America’s biggest antagonists in the Middle East.
Iran at War: 1500-1988
Kaveh FarrokhWith pundits debating whether or not the assassination of Suleimani will be treated as an act of war, it may well be smart to read up on Iran’s military history through the chaos of the last century.
Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America's Future
Stephen KinzerAnother book by Stephen Kinzer, this provocative work offers policy prescriptions to begin anew in the Middle East. An unexpected and unique take on what’s gone wrong in the past, and what could go right in the future.
Going to Tehran: Why the United States Must Come to Terms with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Going to Tehran: Why the United States Must Come to Terms with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Flynt LeverettWritten by former analysts in the Bush and Clinton administrations, this book offers a uniquely informed recommendation about how to mend relations with Iran and avoid another Iraq. The title is based on Nixon’s celebrated decision to visit Beijing, thereby resetting the troubled US/China relationship; the authors argue a similar action is necessary to demonstrate goodwill and begin a new era in US/Iran relations.
Unintended Consequences: How War in Iraq Strengthened America's Enemies
Peter W. GalbraithSpeaking of Iraq, this book by Middle East expert Peter Galbraith convincingly demonstrates how devastating the war in Iraq was for US interests, and how it actually strengthened the extremist contingents in Iran. It seems unlikely that a war with Iran would be any better for the Middle East, or for the US.