Böcker av Shahram Chubin

Iran is aggressively seeking nuclear technology that could be used for making weapons -and its quest has set off alarms throughout the world. This widespread concern stems in part from Iran's uncertain intentions and recent history.

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.

This paper examines the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia over the past five years, noting the increasing domestic pressure for change in both countries and analysing the prospect of Iraq's eventual return to regional politics.