Beschreibung:
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.
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;