Iran's Persian Gulf Policy: From Khomeini to Khatami

by Dr Christin Marschall

Overview

This book examines the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the states of the Persian Gulf from 1979 to 1998. It covers perceptions Iranians and Arabs have of each other, Islamic revolutionary ideology, the Iran/Iraq war, the Gulf crisis, the election of President Khatami and finally the role of external powers, such as the United States. The author argues that over the twenty-year period, the policy has moved from being ideological to pragmatic; and that by tracing its history, we can better anticipate its future relationship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415297806
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/23/2003
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1570L (what's this?)

About the Author

Christin Marschall completed her M.Phil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies at St Antony's College, Oxford and received her Ph.D in History and Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Foundations of Iran's Persian Gulf Policy 2. The Impact of the Islamic Revolution 3. The 1980s: impact of the Iran-Iraq war 4. The 1990s: Gulf Crisis, islands dispute and President Khatami 5. Regional Security Co-operation 6. External Factors Conclusion